Shelli James Day Care
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, SCOTT CITY, KS 67871-0000Childery 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 202610 Findings5 Important5 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
At time of survey, 2 children napping not separated by at least 24 inches .
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
The written plan for safe sleep does not include practices for children over 12 months of age.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
The provider does not have a health status form on file. (Corrected on site)
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The provider did not conduct an annual practice of designated shelter- in-place and the designated off-premises relocation site practice.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
There are 2 children under three years of age that do not have at least two complete changes of clothing available.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of seven children files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is an uncovered electrical outlet in the bathroom accessible to children. (Corrected on site)
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
The supervision plan is not available for review.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of seven children files reviewed did not have a complete medical history.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jan 22, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
There is one bottle in the refrigerator with milk not labeled, no time and not dated. (Corrected on site)
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
There is one bottle with formula and the nipple is not covered. (Corrected on site)
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There is no first-aid kit available.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
There are 2 dogs on the premises and no record of current rabies vaccination.
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