Sigs Imagination Station
503 N WALNUT, WESTMORELAND, KS 66549Childery 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Children's Records & Files (4). Of 21 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 17, 20256 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Breast milk stored in the fridge is not labeled with name and the date ands time expressed.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two providers do not have current health status forms on file, as they expired 12/03/2025. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include procedure for unscheduled closure.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
Three dogs and two cats do not have current rabies vaccine on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Five out of 14 children did not have new medical history on file.
Jan 22, 20255 Findings2 Critical3 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
On 1/9/2025, sole provider present did not have documentation of safe sleep and child abuse and neglect trainings.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
On 1/9/2025, licensee did not ensure sole provider present had current certification in pediatric CPR/first aid.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
On 1/9/2025, sole provider present had not completed orientation prior to caring for children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One employee does not have current pediatric CPR/first aid training on file.
Nov 16, 202310 Findings2 Critical2 Important6 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file out of nine files reviewed did not have a complete Emergency Medical Release form on file. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Current yearly mechanical safety checklist is not available for review.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills for July-September 2023 are not available for review.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills for July-October 2023 are not available for review.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two child files out of nine files reviewed do not have current immunizations on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Medication located in the bathroom is not in locked storage and is within reach of children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Body care products containing warning labels are not in locked storage and are accessible to children in the bathroom. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One electrical outlet located in the childcare area does not have a cover. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The top of the stairway is not guarded by a gate. Children under two and a half years of age are in care.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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