Mimis House
2502 SIMMONS ST, SALINA, KS 67401Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (7), Children's Records & Files (6), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 21 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 202513 Findings2 Critical2 Important9 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required or 1 individual.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
Current rabies vaccinations not on file for 4 cats.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
KDHE diaper procedures not posted in diapering area. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 11 records reviewed.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Impact absorbing surface material unavailable under 2 infant swings. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Adult scissors accessible to children in utility room. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Household cleaners and bodily care products bearing child warning labels accessible in bathroom and utility room. Both rooms corrected at time of survey
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Individual towels unavailable in bathroom. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Basement stairway not guarded with 2 children present under 2.5 years of age. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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
Current medical history form not on file for 4 children out of 11 records reviewed. Three files corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Health assessment not on file for 1 child out of 11 records reviewed.
Dec 4, 20248 Findings4 Important4 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Continuity of care plans not on file. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Home first aid kit does not contain a bottle of water, elastic bandage, and tweezers. Tweezers corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster plans for special needs children not on file. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Individual hand towels unavailable in bathroom. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunization not on file for 1 child out of 3 records reviewed.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Documentation of completed health and safety training not on file for provider.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One electrical outlet uncovered. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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