Jays Nest LLC
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, ASHLAND, KS 67831Childery 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
- 24
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (11), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (5). Of 43 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 202516 Findings4 Critical8 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One of 12 child files reviewed does not have an emergency medical release.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One of 7 staff files does not have current pediatric first aid and CPR training.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three of 7 staff files do not have a record of health and safety training.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Four of 7 staff files do not have a record orientation.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Last tornado drill was conducted in September 2024.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
One dog on the premises does not have current vaccinations.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Lesson plan is not written.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One of 12 child files reviewed does not have a health assessment.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Two bottles in use at time of survey are not labeled. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Snack consisted of water and grain.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Breastmilk stored in the refrigerator/freezer does not have the time expressed.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two of 12 child files reviewed do not have current immunizations.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two of 7 staff files do not have a start date.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Three of 7 staff files do not have work references.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Three of 12 child files reviewed do not have scheduled hours and days of attendance.
Jul 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Two vitamin capsules labeled keep out of reach of children are on the kitchen counter accessible to children in care. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Child Care Centers: Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-436
Two children, both age 4 years, are napping on a couch at time of survey. Corrected per licensing specialist's request.
- Child Care Centers: Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-436
Nap mats and playpens in use at time of survey are not spaced 24 inches apart.
Feb 9, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Two out of 16 children's files without a health assessment on file. One out of 16 children's files without current immunizations.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-436
Children's soft bedding is in a pile on the floor. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Outdoor play area is missing shade for infant/toddler area.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Surfacing material is needed in outdoor play area where mounds of dirt present where children have access.
Jan 23, 202412 Findings2 Critical7 Important3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Four out of 16 children's files with an incomplete emergency medical release form on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Staff member onsite past 30-day requirement to complete health and safety training on file.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Four out of 16 children's files without a complete medical record on file. Three out of 16 children's files without a health assessment on file. Seven out of 16 children's files without current immunizations.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three of three staff onsite without record of a health assessment on file. One of three staff onsite without record of a negative TB skin test on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Bodily care products and household cleaning products not in locked storage. *Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-436
Children's soft bedding stored in a cabinet touching.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Outdoor play area is missing shade for infant/toddler area
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Surfacing material is needed in outdoor play area where mounds of dirt present where children have access.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Three of 3 staff files missing scheduled hours. *Corrected at time of visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
References not available for 1 of 3 staff.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
16 of 16 children's files without scheduled hours and days.
Dec 1, 20237 Findings7 Important
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans missing details for current location.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Written plan needs to be updated to remove use of timeout for children under 2 1/2 years of age.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Light switch face plate missing with exposed access to wall and wiring in kitchen and below television.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Outdoor play area is missing shade for infant/toddler area.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Outdoor play area missing a fence.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Kitchen area is accessible to the play area of the child care.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Sleep area is missing a gate to separate the nap area from the play area. Sleep area utilizes a barrier which impedes supervision.