Shelly Gary Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, SALINA, KS 67401Childery 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (14), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (7), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6). Of 32 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 202612 Findings1 Critical5 Important6 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 2 individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Updated health status form not on file for 1 provider. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of negative TB test not on file for 1 resident.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include unscheduled closing.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include responding to and preventing allergic reactions.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not contain adhesive tape and a bottle of water.Water bottle corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Documentation of current CPR and first aid not on file at facility.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
1 outlet uncovered and accessible to children in basement play area. 4 outlets uncovered and accessible to children above kitchen counter. All areas corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Cleaning supplies accessible to children in unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Adult scissors accessible to children in drawer in kitchen. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Stairway to basement not guarded by gate when children under 2.5 years of age are in care. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Medical history not on current form for 3 children out of 6 records reviewed.
Feb 4, 20257 Findings1 Critical3 Important3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 2 individuals as required to complete background checks
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep plan unavailable for review.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills for year unavailable for review.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills for year unavailable for review.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bodily care products accessible to children under sink in upstairs bathroom. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
3 outlets uncovered in upstairs play room. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan does not include basement used for play by children.
Mar 28, 20242 Findings2 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bottom of basement stairway unguarded with children under 2 1/2 years of age in care provided in basement. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bodily care product bearing child warning label accessible to children in bathroom. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 18, 202411 Findings1 Critical4 Important6 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility/Program did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills not conducted for March-Dec 2023.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills not conducted for April through September 2023.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Vaccinations not current for 1 cat out of 4 animals reviewed.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Provider washing hands in the kitchen sink following diaper changes.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Vaccinations not current for 1 child out of 6 records reviewed.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
3 children under the age of 2.5 present. Gate at the top of the basement stairs open upon arrival. Corrected. No gate present at the bottom of the basement stairs where children play. Corrected.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Household cleaning supplies and bodily care products in reach of children in basement play room, basement bathroom and basement bedroom. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Medication in reach of children in basement bathroom accessible to children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Door completely shut to bedroom door with 2 children sleeping in it.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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