Kathys Day Care
418 MONROE, POMONA, KS 66076Childery 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 (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 202511 Findings1 Critical2 Important8 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The provider does not have the training, "Recognizing the signs of child abuse/neglect..." on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills were not recorded for July/August 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills were not recorded for July/August 2025.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The provider does not have "Safe Sleep" training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The provider does not have the training, "Recognizing when a child is ill and prevention and control of infectious diseases..." on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The door leading to the basement was not secured and there are children under 2.5 years of age in care. - Corrected during visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are adult scissors stored in a kitchen drawer. The drawer has a safety latch that is no longer working; thus, children currently have access to the sharp objects.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A signed fire safety approval (signed by the fire inspector) could not be located at the time of visit.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are bodily care products that are accessible to children under six years of age in the restroom.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are medications stored on the kitchen counter that are accessible to children under ten years of age.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child (out of six) needs a signed health assessment on file.
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Cabinet in bathroom containing bodily care products accessible upon arrival. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 19, 20232 Findings2 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Stairway to basement is open on one side.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Stairway to basement accessible to children upon arrival. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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