Janet Runnebaum Daycare
823 KANSAS, ALMA, KS 66401-0000Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), Building & Premises Safety (6), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 22 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 17, 20256 Findings6 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have current first aid/CPR certification.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have health and safety training on handling and storage of hazardous materials.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have health and safety training on recognizing when a child is ill and prevention and control of infectious diseases.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have health and safety training on building and premises safety.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have health and safety training on the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have health and safety training on emergency preparedness and response planning.
Jun 9, 202513 Findings2 Important11 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Upon Specialist's arrival, one four month old infant was napping in a pack n' play with a blanket.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Current rabies vaccination is not on file for one dog.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of seven children's files reviewed lacks an up to date immunization record.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have health and safety training on recognizing when a child is ill and prevention and control of infectious diseases.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have health and safety training on the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have health and safety training on emergency preparedness and response planning.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have health and safety training on building and premises safety.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have current first aid/CPR certification.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have health and safety training on handling and storage of hazardous materials.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Several containers of cleaning supplies were located under the sink in the kitchen in a cabinet that has a child safety lock that is no longer functional.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
One lighter is located on the coffee table in the living room. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
A lack of supervision occurred when the provider left six children, ages 4 months, 2 years, 2 years, 2 years, 7 years and 10 years, in the facility unattended while smoking a cigarette on the porch.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jun 12, 20243 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
A current rabies vaccination is not on file for one dog.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Medication administration training documentation is not on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
A supervision plan is not available for review.
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