StartingPoint Preschool
621 WESTPORT BLVD, 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 81
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (6), and Children's Records & Files (5). Of 28 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 202512 Findings2 Critical8 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for 1 individual.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Authorization for emergency medical care incomplete for 1 child out of 15 records reviewed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Updated health status form not on file for 1 staff. Record of negative TB skin test completed within 2 years of hire not on file for 1 staff.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include procedures for prevention of and responding to allergic reactions.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include provisions for children with special needs.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not contain a bottle of water. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include a designated off-premises relocation site.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not contain blizzard, flood, chemical release, and unscheduled closing plans.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include continuity of care plans.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 2 children out of 15 records reviewed.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Verification of lead teacher qualifications not on file for 1 substitute.
Oct 8, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of negative TB skin test not on file for 2 resource specialists.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Rubbing alcohol bearing child warning label accessible to children in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Household cleaners bearing warning labels accessible to children in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors accessible to children in 2 units. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 5, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current certification not maintained in pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid for 1 staff member.
Oct 11, 202310 Findings5 Critical5 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Authorization for emergency medical care not on file for 1 child out of 22 records reviewed.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Health and safety training not complete for 2 staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not maintained for 3 staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Orientation not complete for 2 staff.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Current immunizations not on file for 2 children out of 22 records reviewed. Medical record not on file for 1 child out of 22 records reviewed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of negative TB skin test not on file for 3 staff.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of health assessment not on file for 3 staff.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Household chemicals stored above food in one unit. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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