Samanthas Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, CLAY CENTER, KS 67432-1558Childery 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (14), Building & Premises Safety (12), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (6). Of 38 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20267 Findings1 Critical2 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two child files out of six child files reviewed do not have written permission from parent for emergency medical treatment.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
January 2026 tornado drill is not recorded.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
January 2026 fire drill is not recorded.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two child files out of six files reviewed do not have documentation of current immunizations on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Trampoline is located in the designated outdoor play area and is not made accessible. Entrance onto the trampoline is not zipped or secured. Surrounding netting and poles are damaged and bent, not securing the perimeter of the trampoline.
- 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
Two child files out of six reviewed do not have a medical history form on file that has been reviewed within the past 12 months.
Dec 8, 202513 Findings1 Critical8 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Four child files out of 13 child files reviewed do not have complete written permission form parent for emergency medical treatment.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe sleep plan is not developed to include details of how children nap and sleep according to regulation.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Provider takes children off the premises and does not have signed permission from parents of enrolled children.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Provider's health status form is not current as it expired 11/16/2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
November 2025 fire drill is not recorded.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans are not developed to include procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans are developed to include procedures for heavy snow/blizzard or an unscheduled closure.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
November 2025 tornado drill is not recorded.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
One dog on site does not have a current rabies vaccine available for review.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Four child files out of 13 child files reviewed do not have current immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One infant enrolled does not have a statement on file signed by parent acknowledging the risk to their child, as unimmunized children are enrolled.
- 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
Nine child files out of 13 child files reviewed do not have a complete and current medical history form on file.
Jul 24, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Stairway to the basement is not guarded by a secured door or gate to prevent unsupervised access.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Licensing specialists observed children playing in the basement with a rock wall, swings anchored in the ceiling, and an inflatable tumble track present.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Electrical outlets located in the basement area where children were present did not have outlet covers present.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Children's Motrin is accessible to children and not in locked storage.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Several bodily care products and cleaning supplies such located in the kitchen and bathroom used by children are accessible to children and not in locked storage.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file out of eight files reviewed did not have a medical record available.
Nov 12, 202410 Findings1 Critical4 Important5 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two children on site do not have written permission form parent for emergency medical treatment.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Milk was not served with lunch.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
Two dogs do not have current rabies vaccine on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Soiled diaper is located in the outdoor play space, and not in a covered container.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diapering procedures is not posted in the diaper-changing area.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child present does not have current immunizations on file. Child has been enrolled for more than 60 days.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Trampoline located in the outdoor play space is not inaccessible to children. Trampoline opening is not secured and there is a hole in the netting, allowing for children's access into the trampoline.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe outdoor ride on toy is not in good repair, as there is a hole in the side causing sharp edging.
- 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
Three children do not have a medical record on file.
Dec 14, 20232 Findings2 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Stairway leading to the basement is not railed.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Climbing equipment and swings located in the outdoor play space are not anchored in the ground.
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