Lots of Love Group Childcare Home
924 W WALNUT, SALINA, KS 67401-0000Childery 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
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (10), Building & Premises Safety (7), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). Of 24 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 9, 20263 Findings3 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 14 records reviewed.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Current medical history not on file for 2 children out of 14 records reviewed.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jan 16, 202510 Findings3 Important7 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep plan incomplete.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Continuity of care plan unavailable.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Care of children with special needs and health conditions unavailable.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 2 children out of 11 records reviewed.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One container of Clorox wipes accessible to children. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One electrical outlet uncovered. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Working smoke detector unavailable in basement.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Open basement stairway unguarded.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Health assessment not on file for 3 children out of 11 records reviewed.
Jul 3, 20242 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Soiled disposable diaper placed in uncovered trash can. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outdoor play area not free of hazards. Full oil can and car batteries in outdoor play area.
Mar 5, 20243 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Twenty month old childs hands not washed after diapering.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Providers hands not washed after diapering a child.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Home smells strongly of urine throughout child care areas.
Jan 11, 20246 Findings1 Critical2 Important3 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Authorization for emergency medical care not on file for 2 children out of 10 records reviewed. One corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
September 2023 tornado drill not completed.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Current immunizations not on file for 1 cat and 2 dogs.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 10 records reviewed.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Medical record not on file for 1 child out of 10 records reviewed.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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