Hollys Clubhouse
308 W CRANE, NORTON, KS 67654-0000Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 57
- 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 12 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (24), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (21), and Building & Premises Safety (12). Of 73 total findings, 23 were critical.
See All 12 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Amoxicillin unlocked in kitchen fridge. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Uncovered cup of milk in kitchen and chugga chugga fridge. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 25, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One lead teacher working in down on the farm unit with expired CPR on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff statement children in down on the farm are not washing hands with soap and running water.
Jan 13, 20269 Findings3 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two out of 17 staff files reviewed without 16 clock hours of professional development training for licensure year ending 12/31/2025.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member in Down on the farm unit without four infant specific annual training hours for licensure year ending 12/31/2025.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One out of 17 staff files reviewed without health and safety training on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff statement children in Chugga Chugga unit hands are not being washed per regulation.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff statements children in down on the farm unit hands are not being washed with soap and running water.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of 15 child files reviewed without medical record on file.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Playhouse in outdoor play area with sharp edges.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of 15 child files reviewed with expired immunizations on file.
Dec 17, 202514 Findings3 Critical9 Important2 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Four out of 15 staff files without current CPR/First aid on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One out of 15 staff files reviewed without orientation on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Four out of 15 staff files reviewed without health and safety training on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Nine out of 15 staff files reviewed with health status not on current form. One out of 15 staff files reviewed without a TB test on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff statement, children in the Down on the Farm unit are placed in high chairs for timeout.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diaper procedures not present in Chugga Chugga unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Wall in peace and love unit with cracks accessible to children.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
One outlet uncovered in rolling in the jungle unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of 17 child files reviewed without health assessment on file.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
One play structure with holes and sharp edges accessible to children in outdoor area.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Six bags of breastmilk in kitchen freezer not labeled. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Two bottles uncovered in fridge in Rolling in the Jungle unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two out of 15 staff files reviewed without work references on file.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
One lead teacher who has not met qualifications left alone with children in Chugga Chugga unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 19, 202512 Findings6 Critical6 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff statements, children are forcefully placed on the thinking chair and on their nap mats. Per staff statements, a staff member was observed slapping a child on the hand to redirect them. Per collateral interviews, a staff member was observed carrying children in an aggressive manner.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Per staff statements, children have been left unsupervised in the Rolling in the Jungle unit for up to five minutes at a time.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Sole staff member in the Rolling in the Jungle unit without CPR or first aid training.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Per staff statements, orientation does not include licensing regulations.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Sole staff member in the Rolling in the Jungle Unit without health and safety training. Staff member employed for more than 30 days without health and safety training.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Per staff statement, a staff member was observed bouncing a 4 month old in an infant bouncy chair so hard that the child's head was bouncing off the back of the chair.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff statements, staff are not washing hands throughout the day as required per regulation
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff statements, children are not washing hands throughout the day as required per regulation.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per collateral interviews, staff raise their voices and yell at the children.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff statements, in the Down on the Farm unit children's hands are being wiped with a wet rag or wet wipe in place of soap and warm running water.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff statements, staff frequently are on their phones and not actively supervising children.
Jul 17, 20254 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One lead teacher present in Here Fishy, Fishy unit without current CPR/First aid training.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member acting as lead teacher in Here Fishy Fishy unit without health and safety training.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Here Fishy Fishy unit with children ranging from 5 yrs to 8yrs operating in a unit licensed for preschool.
Jun 27, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for (7) individual(s) as required to complete background checks.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
One outlet uncovered accessible to children in the peace and love unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 8, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for two individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
One outlet in Rolling in the Jungle covered with tape and accessible to children.
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Per Provider statement, Holly did not report children smelling of marijuana to DCF.
Sep 20, 20247 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for (1) individual as required to complete background checks.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual on-site and background check results remain pending.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Utilizes highchair as restraint/time out chair.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Staff member in rolling in the jungle unit forcibly placed child in highchair.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Wall in rolling in the jungle unit with a large crack.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Kitchen freezer without thermometer. Corrected at time of survey. Down on the farm fridge without thermometer in fridge. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Kitchen refrigerator visibly dirty.
Feb 13, 202415 Findings2 Critical13 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Staff member, in Chuga Chuga Unit, was observed grabbing a two-year- old child by the arm and dragging that child to a chair where they sat them down for a time out due to hitting.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Down on the Farm Unit had one staff and a total of five children present. Staff-child ratio is not being maintained; 1-4 staff- child ratio is required. Children's age range was between 1 year to 2 years of age. Here Fishy, Fishy unit had one staff and a total of seventeen children present. Staff-child ratio is not being maintained; 1- 10 staff-child ratio is required. Children's age range was 2 ½ to 5 years of age.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Staff in the Chuga Chuga Unit was not qualified by temperament and an understanding of children as evidenced by staff member repeatedly directing children in a harsh loud tone.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Children were not under the supervision of a person who was responsible for the childrens health, safety and well-being as evidenced by a staff member in the Down on the Farm Unit not meeting the needs of a child who had blood running from their nose to their chin. Another staff member in the Chuga Chuga Unit was found continuously pushing a child away to keep them off their lap. Staff member was observed laying on their stomach with their head down on their hands.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Three out of five units had cabinets containing household cleaners, diaper rash cream, medication, bug spray and sunscreen all unlocked. A bucket full of dirty cleaning solution was found between the Chuga Chuga unit and the Peace and Love unit in reach of children. Adult scissors were found in the Peace and Love unit in reach of children. *Corrected at time of survey. Paper cutter was found in reach of children in the Here Fishy, Fishy Unit.*Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Electrical outlet in Peace and Love unit was left uncovered and in reach of children. * Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In the Chuga Chuga Unit on the Southeast wall, under the window, was a large area of peeling paint.
- Child Care Centers: Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-436
Playpens in the Rolling in the Jungle unit were separated by eleven inches.
- Child Care Centers: Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-436
In the Rolling with the Jungle unit, a gap was found in two playpens between the mattress and the sides of the playpens.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Found in the east outside play area is a broken jungle gym, slide platform and picnic table.
- Child Care Centers: ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-438
Children in the Chuga Chuga unit were left sitting at the lunch table, waiting for lunch to be served, for over fifteen minutes without activities.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
In the Rolling with the Jungle unit, was a three-month-old infant sleeping in a heavy blanket wrapped around its body. *Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
In the Down on the Farm unit, disposable diapers were placed in a uncovered trash can.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
A three month old infant was found sleeping in a bassinet in the Rolling in the Jungle unit. *Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
The changing table, under and around the changing pad, was not sanitized by evidence of pebbles and sand being found on the table area.
Dec 11, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One out of twelve staff members have an expired first aid and CPR certificate on file.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Two out of fifteen children's records without current immunizations.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
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