The Ark Child Care
703 CARL AVE, 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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (12), Children's Records & Files (10), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 35 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 27, 202511 Findings1 Critical3 Important7 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep plan not available for review.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Updated health status form not on file for 1 provider.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Copy of diaper-changing procedures not posted in diaper changing area.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 12 records reviewed.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Cleaning supplies and air fresheners bearing the warning label to keep out of reach of children accessible to children in unlocked lower kitchen cabinet. Air fresheners bearing warning to keep out of children accessible to children in bathroom and diaper rash cream bearing warning to keep out of reach of children accessible in play room. All areas corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Adult scissors accessible to children on kitchen counter. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outlets uncovered and accessible to children in kitchen, bathroom, and one bedroom. All areas 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 Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Medical history not on file for 2 children out 12 records reviewed.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Health assessment not on file for 1 children out of 12 records reviewed.
Aug 19, 20243 Findings3 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not complete for applicant.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan does not contain description of rooms/areas used and activities for each area.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
A complete medical records including a health assessment not on file for 1 child out 4 records reviewed.
Jul 1, 202421 Findings3 Critical7 Important11 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
All emergency phone numbers not posted.
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Authorization for emergency medical care not on file for 2 children out of 3 records reviewed.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Serious injury plans not included in disaster plans.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Bottle containing left over formula not discarded after use.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Blankets hung on the end of cribs containing napping infants do not meet manufacturers requirements.
- Compliance with Regulations.K.A.R. 28-4-119b
KDHE exceptions not posted
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Off premises permission not on file for 2 children out of 3 records reviewed.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Current rabies immunization not on file for 1 cat.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Cloth cover over waterproof changing pad. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Written discipline policy not on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 3 records reviewed.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Current certification in pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid not on file and not completed within 30 days of application.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Individual towels unavailable in bathroom.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Medication accessible to children in lower kitchen drawers.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Household cleaners and bodily care products bearing child warning labels accessible to children in the bathroom, kitchen, hall closet and 1 bedroom
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Electrical outlets uncovered in the kitchen, living room and hallway.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Broken, sharp fence panels in outdoor play area.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Sharp knives accessible to children in lower kitchen drawer.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Written supervision plan not on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Medical record and health assessment not on file for 3 children out of 3 records reviewed.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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