Panther Paws of Luray
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, LURAY, KS 67649Childery 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual.
Sep 10, 20252 Findings2 Administrative
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two child files are without health assessments.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file without a medical history form.
Oct 2, 20244 Findings2 Important2 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test not on file for two individuals working or regularly volunteering in the facility.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health status forms not on file for two individuals caring for children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Baby wipes and hand sanitizer, bearing labels stating keep out of reach of children, accessible on counter. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan needs further developed to include all areas of the facility.
Aug 26, 20245 Findings1 Critical1 Important3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency phone numbers not available.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans have not been developed.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Fence for outdoor play area is not fully enclosed due to missing gates.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Electrical outlets in play area and kitchen not covered or inaccessible to prevent access by children. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan has not been developed.