Leisa J Martens Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, NEWTON, KS 67114Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (9), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 27, 20257 Findings1 Important6 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills were not conducted for January and February.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of Nine children files reviewed is missing current immunizations.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
CPR/First Aid is not current.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One of Nine children files reviewed is missing name and telephone number of each individual authorized to remove child from facility.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One in Nine files reviewed is messing Medical Record.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One of Nine children files reviewed is missing parents name, address, and telephone number of individual to notify in case of emergency.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Apr 2, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child enrolled does not have a fully completed emergency medical release form on file at time of survey.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child does not have a current immunization record on file for review at time of survey.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child enrolled does not have a Health Assessment on file for review at time of survey.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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