Mrs Jos House of Joy
303 ROGER BARTA WAY, SMITH CENTER, KS 66967Childery 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 Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 18, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of nine child files reviewed with incomplete Emergency medical release on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three out of nine child files reviewed with expired immunizations on file. One out of nine child files reviewed with no immunizations on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
Nine children present with one provider. Two children under 18 months of age. Seven children between the ages of 18 months and five years of age. Provider is three over in the 18 months to five years age range.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of nine child files reviewed with incomplete medical records on file.
Apr 4, 20242 Findings2 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
Facility with 10 children present and one provider. Three children under 18 months of age. Five children between the ages of 18 months and five years of age. Two children over the age of five. Facility is over by two children ages 18 months to age five. Infants present were 3, 17, and 18 months of age.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Three electrical outlets within reach of children in basement play area were uncovered. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 15, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider without current CPR or First Aid on file.
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