Shirley Mayes Early Care and Education Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Head Start Program
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 62
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). Of 22 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20268 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Out of eight staff files reviewed, one staff does not have a health status form on file and one staff does not have an updated health status form on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not recorded for May, June and August of 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills are not recorded for May, June and August of 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The first-aid kit does not contain a manual and tweezers.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Staff in the Green Room did not follow diapering procedures when staff did not wash their hands (Step 12) after disinfecting the changing table (step 11).
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Milk that has been opened is not labeled with the date it was opened.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Cornstarch, flour, and a bag of chocolate chips that have been opened are not stored in a sealable plastic bag or an airtight container.
Oct 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
Dec 4, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for three individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two of 10 staff files reviewed do not have certification for pediatric first aid and CPR on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
There is not a written delegation of authority designating the person in charge of the facility for all hours of operation.
Oct 23, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff statements and video observation, a staff member grabbed a child by the arm and forcefully sat them down. The same staff member grabbed another child leaving fingernail marks and bruising.
Dec 4, 20239 Findings3 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member has not completed the health and safety training within 30 days of hire date.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Documentation of pediatric first aid and CPR is not on file for one of 11 staff members.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Certification of pediatric first aid and CPR is not on file for two of 11 staff members.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
A negative TB test is not on file for two off 11 staff members.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment is not on file for two of 11 staff members.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diaper procedures were not followed in the 120A Green unit when staff did not remove the paper towel from under the child (step 6) before putting on the clean diaper.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
A record of the designated staff who gave medication and the date it was given was not on file in the 118A Orange unit.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
A hazard is in the outdoor play space when there is an exercise trampoline accessible to children.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Current documentation of accident and liability coverage is not available.