Sprinkles of Fun
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, COLBY, KS 67701Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (9), Children's Records & Files (6), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3). Of 23 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 4, 202513 Findings1 Critical4 Important8 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Five out of 13 children's Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment is not complete.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Susher toy in the playpen while the 4-month-old infant was napping.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep plan for all ages is not available.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include allergic reaction, continuity of care, blizzard, and unscheduled closings.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not include roll of gauze, sharp scissors, 4X4 gauze squares, elastic bandage, tweezers, and a bottle of water.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of 13 children's immunizations are not up to date.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Orientation documentation is not on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Providers CPR and first aid expired in June 2025.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Shampoo, conditioner, shave cream on low shelf in the bathroom in reach of children. *Corrected at visit* Lotions on low cabinet in the living room in reach of children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Four-month-old infant was left on the living room floor while the provider was assisting another child in the bathroom the other toddlers were walking around the infant. Another infant, 8-month-old, was left on the living room floor while the provider was assisting the children in the playroom while toddlers were walking and playing by the infant.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan does not state how the children do the outdoor time.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of 13 children's Medial History is no complete.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jul 22, 20246 Findings1 Critical1 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of 12 children's Emergency Medical Release is not complete.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Stored napping material is touching. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Per provider statement older children are allowed to play in the unapproved basement.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Shed in the outdoor play area was unlocked with gardering tools in reach of children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Lip repair on low shelf in the kitchen cabinet that states to keep out of children accessible to children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Blind cord is accessible to children in the nap bedroom. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 10, 20234 Findings4 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two providers CPR/First Aid expired May 2023.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Laundry soap and sunscreen on low shelf in the laundry room in reach of children. *Corrected at Visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Blind cords accessible to children in the nap room. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of twelve children's Health Assessment is not on file.
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