Palomas Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, SCOTT CITY, KS 67871Childery 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (11), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 23 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20263 Findings3 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The provider has not obtained certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR 30 days after employment.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are pieces of food on the dining area on the floor. (Corrected on site)
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child's medical history is incomplete.
Apr 20, 202620 Findings3 Critical5 Important12 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency telephone numbers are not accessible or posted next to the telephone.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three out of four children files reviewed did not have an emergency medical treatment form on file.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
There are no age-approrpiate toys, play equipment, books, and other learning materials available for children when outside for play.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
There is no record of a negative TB test results on file for the provider. There is no record of a health status form on file for the provider.(Corrected on site)
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The written emergency plan is not complete.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
There is no moisture-proof, nonabsorbent pad available for diaper changing.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Children did not wash their hands before eating a snack.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The provider has not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 30 calendar days after submitting an application with a license.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the bathroom, in a bathroom cabinet there is tweezers and hair clippers not in cabinets equipped with childproof devices to prevent access by children or stored out of reach of children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the bathroom, there are 2 bathroom cabinets with medications not in locked storage or stored out of reach of children under 10 years of age- such as: Dayquil, Cold & Flu, NyQuil, Mira Lax, and Hydroxyzine.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the bathroom cabinet there is: Hydrogen Peroxide, Swan First Aid ointment not in locked storage or stored out of reach of children under six years of age.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
In one of the bedrooms there was an uncovered electrical outlet, accessible to children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are guns in the basement that are not in locked storage.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The stairway leading to the basement has one side of the wall that is not fully equipped with balusters or guarded to prevent a child's head or body from falling through.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The stairway leading to the basement does not have rails.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a hole in the wall in one of the bedrooms.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
On the back porch in the designated outdoor play area there are several bricks laying on the porch accessible to children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
At time of survey a child age 4 1/2 years of age in a bedroom behind closed doors.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Four children files reviewed did not have a complete medical history on file.
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