Tatum Tots Daycare
Data last updated · May 2026
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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11), Building & Premises Safety (10), and Children's Records & Files (8). Of 32 total findings, 10 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 13, 20264 Findings3 Critical1 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The stairway leading to the basement is not guarded at the top of the stairs by a secured door or gated to prevent unsupervised access by children under 2 1/2 years of age in care, including a latching device that an adult can open readily in an emergency.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Household chemicals are not stored in locked storage when three containers of aerosol spray were stored within reach of children under six years of age in the basement play area; and bodily care products bearing warning labels in the bathroom used by children were not in locked storage when stored on the sink countertop and in unlocked drawers.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The stairway leading to the basement has more than two stairs and is not railed.
Jul 8, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
Apr 21, 20254 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Written permission from parents or legal guardians was not obtained for two children, 4 years of age who are regularly transported to school.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-4-128
The first-aid kit does not have an elastic bandage and roll gauze.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
A household cleaner for the toilet and bodily care products are not in locked storage when they are located on the counter in the bathroom that children use.
Feb 11, 20259 Findings2 Critical7 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Household cleaning supplies, chemicals and bodily care products are not locked or stored out of reach when they are stored in the hallway and accesible to children. Corrected during survey.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Out of nine child files reviewed, one child has an expired medication authorization form on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Out of nine child records reviewed, two children do not have current vaccincation records on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
Upon Licensing Specialist's arrival at 10:45 am license capacity was exceeded by one child ages 12 months - 5 years of age; when there were nine children 12 months to 5 years present with one provider. Second provider arrived at 10:55 am and violation was corrected at that time.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is no record of fire safety approval from the fire inspector for the basement where child care is being conducted.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Two stairways leading to the upstairs and downstairs is not guarded when two children under 2.5 years of age are present.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The balusters located in the hallway are not guarded to prevent a child from falling through when there are two children under 2.5 years of age present.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Out of nine child records reviewed, one child who has been enrolled for more than 60 days does not have a health assesment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Mar 5, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification is not on file for one provider.
Jan 10, 202413 Findings3 Critical2 Important8 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider does not have health and safety training that includes building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Out of ten child records reviewed, two children have an incomplete Emergency Medical Release form on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
A health assessment is not on file for one provider regularly caring for children.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test is not on file for one individual living in the home over 16 years of age.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Out of 10 child records reviewed, three children do not have current immunizations on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider does not have health and training that includes handling and storage of hazardous material and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider has not completed orientation prior to be given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification are not current for one provider.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bodily care products bearing warning labels are not in locked storage when they are accessible to children in the bathroom countertop.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Upon surveyor's arrival a 22 month old child was sleeping in a room with the door closed.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Out of 10 child records reviewed, one child has an incomplete medical record.