Didis House Childcare Home
2011 NW TAYLOR, TOPEKA, KS 66608-1940Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 11 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Facility emergency plans need to include heavy snow blizzard, missing children, chemical release, lockdown, allergic reaction, terrorism and unscheduled closing.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Facilities safe sleep policy does not include ages 12 months to school age children.
Nov 13, 20244 Findings4 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of 12 children records reviewed needs updated immunizations on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
As of November 01 2024 the provider does not have documentation of the required health and safety training.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider needs proof of current Pediatric First Aid and CPR on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Dec 11, 20235 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Hazardous Item was accessible in the kitchen: Adult Medication(Corrected at Visit).
✓ Corrected at visit
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 2 individual as required to complete background checks.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
TB test needed for resident
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado Drills were not recorded for 2023.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire Drills were not recorded for 2023.
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