Country Kids Retreat LLC
1109 SW CARLSON RD, TOPEKA, KS 66615Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (7). Of 38 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
A lack of supervision occurred when several children sustained minor injuries inflicted by another child.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Children's diapers are not changed without delay when wet or soiled.
Sep 8, 202521 Findings2 Critical15 Important4 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member does not have infant care training on file before working in the infant unit.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member did not have pediatric first aid certification on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
A first aid kit was not present at the facility.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Recorded tornado drills were not on file for January, February, or March of 2025.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Children's hands were not washed before eating lunch in the Monster Room.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The water in the handwashing sink in the Monster Room did not reach a minimum temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
The daily schedule is not posted in the Ocean and Monster Rooms.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Medical history is not on current form.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One of eight children files reviewed lack a health assessment.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
A written safe sleep plan was not on file for review.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Per staff, one child age 5 months is napped on their stomach.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The refrigerator in the Ocean Room is maintained above 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Milk was not served to all children during the noon meal in the Monster Room.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Breast milk in the Ocean Room is not labeled with the time expressed.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Upon specialists arrival, one child age 9 months was napping in a crib with a bottle.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
One bottle stored in the refrigerator in the Ocean Room did not have the nipple covered. Corrected while onsite.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of eight children's files reviewed lack immunization records.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Accident insurance is not on file for review.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Liability insurance is not on file for review.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Upon specialists arrival, and lead qualified staff member was not present in the Monster Room.
Jul 14, 20257 Findings4 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
The sole staff member in the Monster Unit does not have pediatric first aid/CPR certification.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
The sole staff member in the Monster Room does not have health and safety training.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Orientation documentation is not on file for the sole staff member in the Monster Room.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Facility was outside the terms of the license by having an 8-year-old child present in the Monster Room.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Upon specialist's arrival, one 5 month old child was laying on the floor propped up on a Boppy pillow, drinking from a bottle that was propped up by a blanket.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
A lead qualified teacher was not present in the Monster Room upon specialist's arrival.
Sep 12, 20243 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One of fifteen children's files reviewed lack a health assessment.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of fifteen children's files reviewed lacks a current immunization record.
Aug 15, 20235 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member working in the facility for over 30 days does not have pediatric first aid/CPR certification.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One individual working in the facility for over 30 days does not have a health assessment or negative TB test on file.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
At the time of the survey, the Camping Room had five children between the ages of 1 year 4 months and 3 years. The Camping Room does not have an age category that includes all the ages present at the survey.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
One unlocked drawer in the office contains multiple bottles of medications.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The refrigerator in the Ocean Room does not have a thermometer.
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