Alma Rosa Huerta Daycare
307 SE 13TH ST, NEWTON, KS 67114Childery 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 (4), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 14 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
At time of survey, CPR/first aide certification has expired.
Feb 6, 202413 Findings2 Critical5 Important6 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information got one individual as required to complete background checks.
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three out of three children's records did not have an emergency medical release on file.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
One out of three children's files did not have emergency information documented, in case of an emergency
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Individual bedding, used for naptime for children, was laying on the floor used during playtime. Provider corrected upon surveyors request.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
No monthly Fire Drills for the entire year was documented nor conducted for facility.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
No tornado drills were conducted nor documented for the months April through September.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
One dog, Baby Jay, does not have current immunizations records on file. Provider made an appointment while surveyor was on site.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of three children's files do not have a current immunization record on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Kitchen cabinet under the sink with Comet and Dishwashing soap, does not have a lock and accessible to children at the time of survey. Provider locked the door upon surveyors request.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Unlocked kitchen drawer contained two sets of scissors, and were in reach of children. Surveyor corrected upon surveyors request.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Individual towel was not provided for each child after bathroom use, common towel was being utilized. Provider corrected upon surveyors request.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of three children's files, do not have completed medical record on file. One out of three children do not have a health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
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