Shasta Baxter Daycare Home
2309 N WHITE OAK RD, DERBY, KS 67037Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (10), Children's Records & Files (8), and Building & Premises Safety (7). Of 37 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 12, 202513 Findings9 Important4 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
A negative TB test is not on file for one individual living in the home.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
A health status form is not on file for one of two individuals caring for children.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Procedures for designating tasks to each staff member are not included in the emergency plans.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Procedures for reuniting each child with each parent or adult responsible for the child is not included in emergency plans.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Procedures for notifying each parent or adult responsible for a child of any off-premises relocation is not included in emergency plan.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
An elastic bandage is not included in the first-aid kit.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children is not included in emergency procedures.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Procedures to meet the needs of individual children, including each child with special needs and chronic medical conditions is not included in emergency plans.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
A current rabies vaccination is not on file for the family cat.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Of 10 children's records, three children's immunizations are not current.
- 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
Of ten children's records, four children have incomplete medical records on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Of ten children's records, nine have not been updated to the newly revised forms due 8/1/25.
Nov 21, 20246 Findings4 Important2 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
A record of a negative TB test or x-ray is not on file for two individuals living, working, or regularly volunteering in the facility and 60 days has expired for both.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
An adult health status form is not on file for one employee who cares for children..
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First-aid kit does not include a first-aid manual, tape, tweezers, band- aids and a bottle of water.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Rabies vaccinations are not on file for four family dogs and one cat.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Orientation is not on file for one provider individual who is caring for children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The swing set in the outdoor play area is not anchored on two lets due to the straps are broken.
Nov 15, 202318 Findings1 Critical9 Important8 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Of 10 children's records, an Emergency Medical Release form is not on file for one child.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Upon the surveyor's arrival, a 10 month old infant was asleep in a bouncy seat with a fleece blanket surrounding the infants head and chest (face uncovered) and was not moved to a playpen. (Corrected upon the surveyor's request.)
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
During nap time, six cots were not separated by 24 inches.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Each child under 12 months of age (two children, 10 months of age) were placed on a bobby pillow for nap time. (Corrected upon the surveyor's request.)
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
One of three playpens does not have a fitted sheet.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
A 10 month infant was placed to sleep in a play pen and the provider folded a fleece blanket into four layers and lay the blanket on top of the infant's chest, not tucking the blanket along the sides and foot of the mattress.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills have not been recorded since December 2021.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills have not been recorded since November 2021.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster plans do not include procedures for fire.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Current immunizations are not on file for five family dogs and one family cat (all expired 12/6/22).
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Of 10 children's records, five children have incomplete immunization records.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
Upon the surveyor's arrival at 11:50am, the license capacity was not maintained when one provider was present with 10 children as follows: three children 10 months to 16 months; five children 18 months to 5 years (over by two children); and two children 5 years to 11l years. Corrected upon the second provider arriving at 12:30pm.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certifications are not on file for two providers when each certification expired on 12/2022.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
A mini trampoline is accessible and used by the children in the playroom. (Corrected during survey)
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
A metal swing set is not anchored in the ground when each leg can be pulled above the ground. One 3-tier swing that can be used while standing is not anchored in the ground and large rocks, large tree stumps above ground and a tree are located in the use zone. (Corrected upon the surveyor's request.)
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
A 10 month old infant was napping and sleeping in a room separate from the provider and the door was closed.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Of 10 children's records, one child does not have a medical record and health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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