Solomon Early Learning Center
400 N WALNUT ST, SOLOMON, KS 67480Childery 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
- 25
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3). Of 14 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 30, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of six staff files reviewed does not have CPR/FA certification. Staff member has been employed more than 30 days.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions for children
Oct 17, 20245 Findings2 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file out of 17 child files reviewed did not have written permission from parent for emergency medical treatment.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of six staff files reviewed has not completed the practical application component of CPR/FA training. Staff member was hired more than 30 days ago.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child file out of 17 child files reviewed does not have documentation of a health assessment on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child file out of 17 child files reviewed does not have current immunizations on file.
Aug 28, 20234 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file out of 15 child files did not have a complete Emergency Medical Release form. Caregiver name is missing. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Three child files out of 15 child files reviewed do not have a complete medical record on file. Two files do not have current immunizations. Two files are missing a health assessment.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One child file out of 15 child files reviewed does not have an emergency contact on file. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 2, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Five staff members are missing references on file. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-436
A stackable washer and dryer are located in the kitchen.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Two refrigerators and one freezer are missing thermometers.
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