Sandys Daycare
218 N MAIN, SHARON SPRINGS, KS 67758Childery 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (9), Building & Premises Safety (6), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). Of 23 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20258 Findings1 Critical3 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of seventeen children's Emergency Medical Release is not complete.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written sleep plan does not include that children have a cover.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not contain a roll of gauze, sharp scissors, elastic bandage, and bottle of water.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include procedures for unscheduled closings, intruder and continuity of care.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of seventeen children's immunizations are not current.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Dietary Supplement in a low kitchen drawer accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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
One out of seventeen children's health assessment is not on file.
Oct 2, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Candle was burning at licensing specialist arrival. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 19, 20252 Findings2 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
Two providers present with 15 children in care. One child under 12 months of age, 8 children 12 months to 5 years of age, and 6 children 5 to 10 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum number of children in the 5 to 10 years of age category by one child. Two additional school-age children were present.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
Two Providers present with 15 children. 1 child under 12 months old, 8 children 12 months to 5 years old, 6 children 5 to 10 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum group size for two providers by one child. Two additional school-age children were present.
Jun 24, 20254 Findings1 Important3 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Four nap mats were only 12 inches apart.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Hard packed dirt around the fall zone of the moveable plastic toddler equipment.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Detangler spray on the bathroom counter in reach of children. *Corrected at survey*
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Surfacing under the anchored swing set needs raked to cover the slides use zone; bare dirt at the bottom of the slide.
Dec 9, 20246 Findings1 Critical1 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of fifteen children's Emergency Medical Release is not complete.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
No tornado drill was conducted for October and November 2024.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two out of fifteen children's immunizations is not on file or current.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider's First Aid and CPR training is not on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Electrical outlet uncovered in the kitchen accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Nov 28, 20232 Findings2 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of fourteen children's immunizations are not current.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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