Carmen McKiearnan Daycare Home
201 S 11TH ST, LOUISBURG, KS 66053-0000Childery 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Children's Records & Files (6), and Building & Premises Safety (5). Of 19 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20257 Findings2 Important5 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
There is not a provider health status form on file.
- Swimming and Wading ActivitiesK.A.R. 28-4-129
There is an inground pool in the backyard. The fence is not at least 5ft high all the way around. There is a fenced/gated outdoor play area in the backyard; there are two gates in the playground area that are not least 5ft high. One gate is not a permanent barrier and has openings greater than 3.5 inches. The other gate does not have a locking mechanism that is inaccessible to children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The provider could not locate all of the required health and safety core trainings at the time of visit.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are children under 2.5 years of age who nap on the main level. There are stairs that lead to the lower level of the home that are not guarded with a secured gate.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a kitchen drawer that contains sharp tools; the drawer is not locked.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are bodily care products stored on a dresser in a napping room that are accessible to children under six years of age.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Nine children (out of 9) need updated medical history forms on file.
Nov 22, 202412 Findings4 Critical2 Important6 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have Abuse and Neglect training on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are cleaning supplies and bodily care products on the main level of the home that are not locked up or kept at least 5 ft high.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child (out of 9) does not have an emergency medical release form on file.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two children (out of 9) have expired emergency medical release forms on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills were not recorded for August or September 2024.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There was not a fire drill recorded for August 2024.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three children (out of 9) need updated immunization records on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have Basic Child Development training on file (with all components).
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have Medication Administration training on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two children (out of 9) do not have contacts for authorized pick-up on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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