Bertas Daycare
504 NE 6TH ST, ABILENE, KS 67410-0000Childery 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (12), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), and Building & Premises Safety (4). Of 28 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Kitchen knives located on the kitchen table and counter were within reach of children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 11, 20258 Findings2 Critical3 Important3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file out of six child files reviewed does not have written permission for emergency medical treatment on file.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe sleep practices plan is not developed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Provider does not have a health status form on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diapering procedures is not posted in the diaper-changing area.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have documentation of safe sleep and basic child development.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Scissors located in the childcare area are accessible to children and not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two child files out of six child files reviewed do not have a medical history recorded on the current form.
Aug 29, 20248 Findings3 Critical5 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individuals on site and background checks remain pending.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file out of four child files reviewed does not have written authorization from parent for emergency medical care as the form does not have a caregiver listed. Corrected at visit. One child on site does not have written authorization from parent for emergency medical care.
✓ Corrected at visit
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Yearly mechanical safety checklist expired 08/09/2024. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two child files out of four child files reviewed does not have current immunizations on file. Children have been enrolled for more than 60 days.
- 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
One child file out of four child files reviewed does not have a complete medical record form as it is missing parent signature.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file out of four child files reviewed does not have a health assessment on file. Child has been enrolled for more than 60 days.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child on site does not have a file available for review.
Aug 7, 202311 Findings2 Critical4 Important5 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required for background check.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file out of three child files reviewed does not have an Emergency Medical Release on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One resident on site does not have documentation of a negative TB skin test.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Documentation is not available for 2023 tornado drills.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Documentation is not available for 2023 fire drills.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Three dogs on site do not have documentation of current rabies vaccine on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child file out of three files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
CPR and First Aid certification for primary care provider expired May 6, 2023.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outlets located in the child care area do not have covers and are accessible to children. Corrected at visit.
✓ 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
One child file out of three files reviewed did not have a medical record on file. Health assessment and immunizations were missing.
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