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NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 18 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20264 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Current health status form not on fie for provider.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Facility first aid kit does not contain and elastic bandage.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
Current rabies vaccine not on file for 1 dog.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Current medical history not on file for 4 children. One corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 14, 20256 Findings3 Important3 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Top covers not provided to napping children.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Nap cots not separated by 24 inches.
- Swimming and Wading ActivitiesK.A.R. 28-4-129
Gate to above ground pool area open and unlocked in backyard. Corrected at direction of licensing specialist.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Napping area is not maintained to provide for the health and safety of children in care as the room is too dark to ensure childrens safety. .
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Kitchen floor heavily cluttered with items that could fall onto children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Second exit from main level of home blocked with laundry baskets.
Jan 22, 20258 Findings2 Critical3 Important3 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Orientation and training certificates not on file for 1 substitute. Documentation of child abuse, safe sleep, and child development training not on file for provider
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Off-premises permission for all locations not on file for 2 children out of 11 records reviewed.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health status form and record of negative TB skin test not on file for 1 substitute.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Vehicle first aid kit does not containt tweezers and 4x4 squares. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Rock salt bearing child warning label accessible to children at porch entrance to facility. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Plumbing debris containing hazards accessible to children in outdoor play area.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan does not reflect outdoor play area. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
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