Rainbow Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, ULYSSES, KS 67880Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 8 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20263 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of eleven children files reviewed did not have a complete emergency medical release on file. (Corrected on site)
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
There is no fitted sheet for one pac n play in use.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of eleven children files reviewed did not have a complete medical history on file.
Feb 13, 20252 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
The safe sleep plan does not include all ages of children in care.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
In an unlocked closet in the bathroom were the following products: Oral Rinse, Vicks Rub and Chlorhexidine ointment. (Corrected on site)
Mar 6, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Seven out eight children have an incomplete emergency medical release form on file.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The last date of drills conducted was January. 8, 2024.
Nov 1, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a bottle of Cough and Cold medicine on the kitchen counter within reach of children. (Corrected on site).
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