Ruth Angelica Soto Day Care Home
512 S ELM, 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3). Of 20 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20266 Findings1 Critical2 Important3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of eight child files reviewed with an incomplete emergency medical release form on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The diaper-changing surface was not disinfected after being used, during a diaper change during the survey.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
At the time of survey, licensing specialist observed a child arriving at the facility and his hands were not washed or he was not assisted in washing his hands.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of eight child files reviewed without current immunization record on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Five out of eight child files reviewed medical history is not on current form. Two out of eight child files reviewed with an incomplete medical history on file.
Jan 30, 202511 Findings1 Critical6 Important4 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Breastmilk label is missing time it was expressed.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep plan does not include practices for children over 12 months of age.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First-aid kit is missing the following items: adhesive tape, roll of sterile gauze, sharp scissors, elastic bandage and bottle of water for washing and cleansing.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Record of last tornado drill is September 2024.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
There is no vaccination record on file for one dog.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
There is no diapering procedures posted in the diaper-changing area.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three out of nine child files reviewed do not have current immunizations record available.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the kitchen in an unlocked cabinet are the following cleaning chemicals: simply green, Windex and oven cleaner, all with warning labels accessible to children in care.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan needs to be further developed to include the description of the areas in which children participate for the different activities.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jan 19, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of 6 children files reviewed had an incomplete emergency medical release on file. (One file was corrected on site)
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
There is a Pit Bull Terrier mix on the premises.
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