Norton Area Child Care Association
110 N STATE ST, NORTON, KS 67654-2047Childery 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
- 56
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 11 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 202510 Findings6 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of 15 child files reviewed with an incomplete Emergency Medical Release on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One out of 13 staff files reviewed without training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One out of 13 staff files reviewed without training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two out of 13 staff files reviewed without training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One out of 13 staff files reviewed without child development on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One out of 13 staff files reviewed without training on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
No diaper changing procedures present in unit 1.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
One crib in unit one with stuffed animal hanging from side of crib. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
One crib in unit 1 with loose fitted sheet. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
13 out of 13 staff files reviewed without scheduled hours on file.
Apr 9, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Staff member started employment on March 6th 2024 and has not obtained certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
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