Judith K Walkers Day Care
7042 SE 61ST ST, TECUMSEH, KS 66542-9516Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20255 Findings3 Important2 Administrative
- And 28- 4-127K.A.R. 28-4-124
Two out of twelve children's file reviewed need current emergency medical care form on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Both providers need health status form on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One person living in the home needs a negative tb skin test on file.
- 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 out of twelve child's file reviewed need current medical record form on file.
Sep 12, 20242 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Dog needs current vaccination record on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of 13 children's files reviewed need health assessment on file.
Oct 3, 20236 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Disinfectant wipes and spray was accessible to the children on the changing table. Corrected at visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Infant Bottles were stored in the refrigerator and did not the nipples covered.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One resident in the home did not have documentation of a Negative TB test on file.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado dill was not recorded for the month of September.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Two cats need documentation of current immunizations.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Electrical outlets accessible to the children in the living and dining room were uncovered.
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