Kidz Korner
327 RUSSELL, WAKEENEY, KS 67672-0000Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 13 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 14, 202410 Findings2 Critical6 Important2 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three out of 15 child files reviewed with incomplete emergency medical treatment form. One out of 15 child files reviewed without emergency medical treatment form.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff members without current certifications in CPR and First aid.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One out of 13 staff without a negative tuberculosis test on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Nail glue, sunscreen, and several packages of baby wipes, bearing labels stating keep out of reach of children, accessible in unlocked drawers, cabinets, and lower shelving in Mixed Age Room. Toothpaste, bearing the label stating keep out of reach of children, accessible in bathroom, in Toddler B Room. All corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors and staple remover accessible on counter in Toddler B Room. Adult scissors accessible in lower unlocked drawer in Mixed Age Room. All corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of 15 child files reviewed with incomplete medical history form.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Two climbing domes in outdoor play areas not anchored. Corrected at tine of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of 15 child files reviewed with immunizations not current as medically appropriate.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One out of 13 staff files without scheduled hours.
Oct 25, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
One out of fifteen children's file without current immunizations. *Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Ajax cleaner was found in the mixed age unit in an unlocked cabinet, in reach of children. *Corrected at time of visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
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