Mimi Shadfar Day Care Home
Data last updated · May 2026
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 (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 13 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
An emergency medical release has expired for one child.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The health and safety training certificate has been completed, but certificate is not available for review.
Mar 11, 202411 Findings1 Critical6 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child (out of 5) needs an Emergency Medical Release form on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
A negative TB test could not be located for one resident.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There were no tornado drills documentation for 2023 or 2024.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There were no fire drills documentation for 2023 or 2024.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Providers have been cleaning the changing pad with baby wipes - Will utilize Clorox wipes moving forward; corrected during visit
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
- Shall Have a Changing Table.K.A.R. 28-4-420
Providers have been changing children on a changing pad on top of a bed. - Corrected during visit; will use the floor
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three children (out of 5) needs updated immunization records on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child (out of 5) needs a completed health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child (out of 5) needs a completed medical record on file (page 1).