Miles of Smiles Day Care
335 W 7TH ST, COLBY, KS 67701Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 16, 20258 Findings1 Critical4 Important3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Stored napping material was touching with the open sacks they were stored in. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe sleep plan does not include that infants are 24 inches apart and that a tight-fitting mattress is used. Does not state where all napping is stored.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Written Emergency plan does not include procedures for intruder and continuity of care.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Fabric cover over the pad used for diapering. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of thirteen children's immunizations are not current.
- 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
One out of thirteen children's medical history is not on the current form.
Oct 17, 20244 Findings1 Important3 Administrative
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
One dogs rabies vaccination was due 4-45-24.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of eight children's immunizations not current.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Two broken riding toys with sharp plastic edges. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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