Keen Day Care
1561 NAVAJO RD, CLAY CENTER, KS 67432-7200Childery 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (13), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5). Of 35 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 14, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file reviewed does not have complete permission from parent for emergency medical treatment.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Documentation of initial health and safety training is not available for review.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Facility is not free from evidence of vermin infestation as there are crickets, spiders, and other bugs covering the basement floor and steps. Basement is used by children as a tornado shelter. Several roly-polies were present upstairs in the childcare area.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file reviewed does not have emergency contact information.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file reviewed does not have a medical history form available for review.
Apr 16, 20256 Findings2 Important4 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans are not available for review.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Discipline policy is not available for review.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Documentation of initial health and safety training is not available for review.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have current CPR/FA certification on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file reviewed does not have emergency contact information.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file reviewed does not have a complete medical history form on file as it is missing parent signature.
Feb 24, 202511 Findings3 Important8 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Bag of breastmilk stored in the fridge is not labeled with the child's name.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans are not available for review.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Discipline policy is not available for review.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child file reviewed does not have current immunizations on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider does not have current CPR/FA certification on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Documentation of health and safety training is not available for review.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Facility is not free from evidence of vermin infestation as there are roly- polies and other bugs covering the basement floor and steps. Basement is used by children as a tornado shelter.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file reviewed does not have a complete medical history form on file as it is missing parent signature.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file reviewed does not have emergency contact information.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child enrolled does not have a file available for review.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Feb 13, 202413 Findings7 Important6 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Per provider statement, lunch did not contain a grain product.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Primary care provider and one resident do not have documentation of a negative TB skin test on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Primary care provider does not have documentation of a health assessment on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Record of fire drills is not available for March through December 2023 and January 2024.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Record of tornado drills is not available for April through September 2023.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster plans are not available for review.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Changing pad is not waterproof.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child file out of four files reviewed does not have current immunizations on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Documentation of initial health and safety training and CPR/First Aid is not available for review.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One swing located in the outdoor play area is not mounted on a frame anchored in the ground. The swing is hanging from a tree.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A gun located in an upstairs bedroom is not located in locked storage.
- 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
One child file out of four child files reviewed does not have a complete medical record on file. Health assessment and immunizations are missing.
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