Grisell Daycare
203 S TENNESSEE AVE, RANSOM, KS 67572-7331Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Kansas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Kansas caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 16 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 9 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 17 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20257 Findings2 Critical2 Important3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Breast milk in refrigerator not labeled with child's name. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Bottle not labeled with child's name. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider hired October 28, 2024, has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider hired October 28, 2024, has not completed required health and safety trainings.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Electrical outlets in kitchen not covered or inaccessible to prevent access by children. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 31, 202310 Findings1 Critical4 Important5 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background check.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Crib with the mattress set at the highest setting. Per provider's statement a seven-month-old uses the crib.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessments not on file for two people regularly caring for children.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
TB tests not on file for two people working in facility.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Changing pad with a cloth cover over it. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Orientation not on file for two providers caring for children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Staff hired in May 2023 and during survey in October 2023 all Health and Safety trainings were found to not be completed.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two providers hired May 2023 have not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Diaper creams, baby powder, and wipes, bearing labels keep out of reach of children, accessible in cubby of diaper changing table. Corrected at time of survey. Lysol, disinfectants, and toilet cleaner, bearing labels keep out of reach, accessible in lower cabinet of bathroom. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Electrical outlet in playroom not covered or inaccessible. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
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