Sharing and Caring Inc
663 S 9TH ST, SALINA, KS 67401-0000Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 17
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (20), Building & Premises Safety (8), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (8). Of 47 total findings, 15 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Health and safety training not complete for 2 staff.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of negative TB skin test not on file for 1 staff.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hot water unavailable at 2 handwashing sinks in childrens bathroom
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Facility licensed for 17 children. One out of 2 childrens toilets not working.
Feb 11, 202615 Findings3 Critical11 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Staff-child ratio not maintained when lead teacher was alone in the unit with 14 preschool age children and assistant teacher was completing kitchen duties.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current certification in pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid not maintained for 1 staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Health and safety training not complete for 2 staff.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health status form not on file for 2 staff and record of negative TB skin test not on file for 1 staff.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not list an off-premises relocation site.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not address procedures for children with special needs.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include prevention of and care of children with an allergic reaction.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include continuity of care plans.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Facility first aid kit does not contain a roll of sterile gauze and an elastic bandage.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include snow/blizzards, chemical release, and an unscheduled closing.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hot water measured 85 degrees at one handwashing sink and no hot water available at second handwashing sink used by children.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Complete medical record not on file for 3 children out of 15 records reviewed.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Nap cots with sleeping children not placed 24 inches apart.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 15 records reviewed.
Apr 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Two cots with napping children not separated by 24 inches.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Bottom cover unavailable on 2 cots used for napping children.
Jan 24, 202510 Findings4 Critical6 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Authorization for emergency medical care not on file for 1 child out of 9 records reviewed.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not complete for 1 staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Medication administration training not complete for staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Safe sleep training not complete for 3 staff
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of health status form not on file for 1 staff.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Facility first aid kit does not contain a bottle of water and an elastic bandage.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diaper procedures not posted in diapering area. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Sunscreen bearing child warning label unlocked.Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Individual towels unavailable in bathroom. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Written safe sleep plan not on file.
Mar 21, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Program director not employed at child care center full time.
Jan 16, 20244 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 3 individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Program director not employed at child care full time.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Emergency preparedness training not complete for 2 staff.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of negative TB skin test not on file for 1 resource specialist.
Dec 1, 202311 Findings3 Critical8 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Emergency preparedness training not complete for 2 staff members.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Orientation not completed for 2 staff members.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not complete for 1 staff member.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of negative Tb skin test not on file for 1 staff member.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment not complete for 1 staff member.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills not completed in October and September 2023.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Two electrical outlets uncovered in block area.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Household cleaners with child warning labels in unlocked storage in kitchen and office. Both rooms accessible to child care children.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Mouse dropping observed in kitchen cabinets.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written program plan not available.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Child observed not washing hands after toileting.
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