Owls Nest Daycare by Rachel Pennell
221 STONE DR, PARSONS, KS 67357Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (6), Children's Records & Files (6), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 6, 20257 Findings1 Important6 Administrative
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Changing table lacks railings and is not secured to the table.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Climbing dome is missing a screw and unsafe for play. Shovel located in outdoor play area.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Aquaphor located in the kitchen not stored out of the reach of children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
No impact-absorbent material under swing set and climbing dome.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Cephalexin and Wegovy located in the refrigerator not stored in a locked box. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Swing set in outdoor play area is not anchored to the ground.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer located in the kitchen not stored out of the reach of children. Clorox wipes located in the dining room and bathroom not stored out of the reach of children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 23, 20242 Findings2 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of 15 children's files reviewed lacks current immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jul 27, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of 13 children's files reviewed lacks an emergency medical release on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of 13 children's files reviewed lacks current immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of 13 children's files reviewed lacks a health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
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