Sunshine Day Care
102 S 2ND AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, KS 67467Childery 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (10), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (8), and Children's Records & Files (6). Of 34 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20262 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Cot with napping children not placed 24 inches apart.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Medical history not on file for 1 child.
Dec 30, 20254 Findings1 Important3 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Cots with napping children not placed 24 inches apart.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Second level stairway unguarded with children under 2.5 years of age present. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Unlocked garage containing hazards in outdoor play area. 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 file for 1 child.
Oct 17, 202520 Findings13 Important7 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Breastmilk not labeled with children's names and the date and time expressed.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Unfrozen breastmilk stored on kitchen counter.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Two infants, 8 months of age, napping in playpens with blankets. One infant's head was covered by the blanket.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include continuity of care plans.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include plans for an allergic reaction.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include plans for child with special needs.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include an off-premises relocation site.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Record of fire drills from January 2025-September 2025 not on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Record of tornado drills from January 2025-September 2025 not on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Facility first aid kit does not contain adhesive tape, roll of sterile gauze, scissors, elastic bandage, and a bottle of water.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include plans for blizzards, a chemical release, or an unscheduled closing.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Handwashing not adjacent to diapering area.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
KDHE diapering procedures not posted in diapering area.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Door open to garage in outdoor play area containing hazardous chemicals and tools.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Second level stairway unguarded with children under 2.5 years of age present. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One electrical outlet uncovered in kitchen. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bodily care product and bug spray bearing child warning labels accessible to children in bathroom and kitchen. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One bottle of medication accessible to children in bathroom. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Trampoline accessible to children in outdoor play area.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
New medical history form not on file for 2 children out of 8 records reviewed.
Oct 21, 20244 Findings1 Critical1 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of negative tb skin test not on file for 1 resident 16 years of age.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Clorox wipes accessible to children. 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
Health assessment not on file for 1 child out of 6 records reviewed.
Sep 28, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Administrative
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Vehicle first aid kit does not contain a roll of gauze.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out 10 records reviewed.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Household cleaners accessible to children in kitchen. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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