Kellys Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, WESTMORELAND, KS 66549Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 10 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 25, 20254 Findings1 Important3 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep plan is not developed.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two child files out six child files reviewed do not have current immunizations on file. Children have been enrolled longer than 60 days.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have training in building and premises safety.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Sep 12, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file out of five child files reviewed does not have complete written permission from parent for emergency medical treatment, as the form is missing a start date and end date to care.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
August 2024 fire drill is not available for review.
Aug 14, 20233 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three child files out of seven files reviewed did not have a complete Emergency Medical Record on file.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
One dog on site does not have a current rabies vaccine on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file out of seven files reviewed did not have a complete medical record on file. Emergency contact and health assessment were missing.
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