The Gingerbread House Daycare Home
2819 ARGONNE CT, SALINA, KS 67401-0000Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 8, 20254 Findings2 Important2 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include procedures for unscheduled closing, allergic reactions, assisting children with special needs and chronic medical conditions, or a designated off premises relocation site.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diaper changing procedures not posted in diaper-changing area.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Documentation of heath and safety training not on file for 1 provider.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Health assessment not on file for 2 children out of 8 records reviewed.
Sep 18, 20243 Findings3 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Hot wax burners accessible to children in downstairs play area and upstairs dining room.Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
4 uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children in downstairs bedroom.Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Gasoline jug accessible to children in outdoor play area.Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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