Samanthas Daycare
ABILENE, KS 67410Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Children's Records & Files (4). Of 15 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 17, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Two dogs and one cat do not have current rabies vaccines on file.
Oct 17, 20242 Findings2 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider's CPR/FA training did not include a practical application component.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Five children living in the home do not have a medical history form available for review.
Aug 12, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file did not have a complete form for authorization for emergency medical care, as it was missing name of caregiver, start date, and end date. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider's CPR/FA training did not include a practical application component.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Climbing equipment which is over four feet in height and has a slide does not have ground cover.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Five children living in the home do not have a complete medical record available for review.
Jun 18, 20247 Findings3 Important4 Administrative
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Documentation of a negative TB skin test is not available for review for the provider.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Provider's health assessment has not been signed by the provider. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
One dog and one cat do not have current immunizations on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider did not obtain approved CPR/first aid within 30 days of submitting application.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Health and safety training is not complete. More than 30 days have passed since application was submitted.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Climbing equipment which is over four feet in height and has swings and a slide does not have ground cover.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Five children living in the home do not have a medical record available for review.
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Bertas DaycareAbilene · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Abilene Childcare Learning Center IncAbilene · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Little Hands Day CareAbilene · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Abilene Childcare Learning Center 2Abilene · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Sharon Shaw Day Care HomeAbilene · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Babybug Beginnings Home DaycareAbilene · 5/5 Childery Rating