Elohim Daycare
1620 HICKORY LN, JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441Childery 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (10), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (5), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5). Of 26 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child does not have written permission from parent for emergency medical treatment on file.
Dec 18, 20253 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child does not have written permission from parent for emergency medical treatment on file.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
A four-month-old infant is sleeping on top of a fuzzy blanket.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
A four-month-old infant is napping in a room with the door closed. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 29, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file reviewed does not have permission from parent for emergency medical treatment.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
A two-month-old infant is asleep in a bassinet.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe sleep practices plan is not available for review. Corrected per licensing specialist's request.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans are not available for review.
Sep 12, 20259 Findings1 Critical3 Important5 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three child files out of seven child files reviewed do not have complete permission from parent for emergency medical treatment.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Licensing specialists observed a seven-month-old infant asleep in a pack n play with a blanket covering the infant's head and a boppy pillow present. Corrected per licensing specialist's request.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe sleep practices plan is not developed.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans are not available for review.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Four child files out of seven child files reviewed do no have current immunizations on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision Plan is not available for review.
- 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
Two child files out of seven child files reviewed do not have a health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file out of seven child files reviewed does not have a medical history form on file.
Sep 11, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two child files out of three child files reviewed do not have complete written permission of parent for emergency medical treatment. One form is expired. One form is missing an end date to care.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills for 2023-2024 licensure year are not available for review.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills for 2023-2024 licensure year are not available for review.
Aug 16, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 13, 20235 Findings3 Critical1 Important1 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 reviewed does not have a complete Emergency Medical Release form on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster plans for tornado, gas leak, chemical release, utility failure, serious injury, acts of violence, and missing child have not been developed.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Discipline Policy is not developed.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision Plan is not developed.
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