Mindys Little Penguins
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
1 outlet uncovered in bathroom accessible to children.Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 24, 20242 Findings2 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bodily care products in reach of children in one bedroom. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
CO2 paintball gun in basement bedroom not locked. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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