Nancy S Gilmer Daycare Home
819 W 8TH ST, GOODLAND, KS 67735-2232Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 8, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three out of eight children's Authorization of Emergency Medical is not complete.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep plan did not include information for all ages. *corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency Plans do not include blizzard, unscheduled closings, allergic reaction, and continuity of care. During lock down the unapproved basement cannot be used.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit did not contain gloves, 4X4 gauze, elastic bandage, tweezers, and bottle of water. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 12, 20242 Findings2 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Cleaning supplies under kitchen sink not latched at surveyor's arrival accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Adult scissors and knives on low shelf in the kitchen accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 31, 20236 Findings1 Critical5 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of nine children's Emergency Medical Release not complete.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of nine children's Immunizations are not up to date.
- Applicant; LicenseeK.A.R. 28-4-114
Facility with seven children present and one provider; 1 child under 18 Months of age, 6 children age 18 months to age 5 years. Facility is over by one child 18 M to 5 yrs of age. Infant present is 14 months.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Gun cabinet with guns inside was not locked with the key in the door. *Corrected at visit per surveyor request*
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Garage with hazardous items was accessible to children, door was not shut. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
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