Kid Zone
201 N 4TH ST, WAKEENEY, KS 67672Childery 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
- After School
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Licensure; Amended License; Exceptions; Notification; RenewalK.A.R. 28-4-578
Applicant failed to notify the Secretary in writing before changing program directors.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Three out of thirteen child files reviewed with incomplete authorization for emergency medical care.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Building and Outdoor PremisesK.A.R. 28-4-585
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-4-588(e)
Climbing equipment not anchored.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
One out of six staff files reviewed with incomplete health status form.
Oct 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Observed children not washing their hands before and after eating a snack.
Oct 10, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Facility did not have a written confidentiality policy.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
No line authority was available for review at time of survey.
- Building and Outdoor PremisesK.A.R. 28-4-585
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-4-588(e)
Impact-absorbent surfacing material was not installed in the use zone under a piece of equipment that was over four feet.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Record of annual staff practice of emergency plans was not on file at time of survey.
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