Play First Preschool
122 N 8TH ST, 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 34
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 15 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 15, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual on-site and background check results remain pending
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hand sanitizer accessible to children in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 3, 202312 Findings5 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Authorization for emergency medical care incomplete for 1 child and not on file for 1 child out of 14 records reviewed.
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency phone numbers not posted. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Record of current vehicle insurance not on file.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Vehicle first aid kit does not contain scissors, elastic bandage, roll of gauze and a roll of tape.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current certification in pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid not on file for 1 substitute.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Medical record and current immunizations not on file for 2 children out of 14 records reviewed.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Parental permission for off premises locations not on file for 1 child out of 14 records reviewed.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Complete disaster plans not posted. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Two electrical outlets uncovered. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Bodily care product with child warning label and adult scissors accessible to children in 2 units. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Documentation of current accident and liability insurance not on file.
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