Imogene Smith Day Care Home
Data last updated · May 2026
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 Children's Records & Files (7), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 20 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 9, 20264 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
An emergency medical release form has expired for one child.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
The health status form is not completed for the licensee. Corrected at visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
The rabies vaccination has expired for one dog.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
The medical history is not on the current form for four children.
Dec 9, 202410 Findings3 Critical1 Important6 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One resident is currently transporting a child (unsupervised by the provider) and does not have orientation training on file.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child (out of 6) has an emergency medical release form that is expired.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Transportation is provided for a few children and there is not an annual mechanical safety check form on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills were not recorded for 2024.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The provider and one resident (who transports a child) does not have the required health and safety trainings (including transportation) on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are sharp kitchen knives stored in a kitchen cabinet; the knives are not kept at least 5ft high and the cabinet is not locked.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are a few electrical outlets that are not covered (living room/upstairs napping room).
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are several stairs leading to the garage and the garage door is not properly secured.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child (out of 6) needs a health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child (out of 6) needs authorized contacts for pick-up recorded on the medical record (1st page).
Dec 7, 20236 Findings2 Critical2 Important2 Administrative
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Mechanical safety check is not on file.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Accident and liability insurance amounts are not on file.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Signed permission for transporting is not available for one child.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Immunization record is not on file for one dog visiting the home.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunization records are not current for two children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117