Tipton Preschool
209 STATE ST, TIPTON, KS 67485Childery 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
- Preschool
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of three child files reviewed with an incomplete medical history on file.
Sep 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Outlets in play area without covers. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Lysol wipes in play area accessible to children. Corrected at time of survey. Storage closet in boys and girls bathroom containing cleaning products and house paint accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Three out of seven child files reviewed with incomplete medical record on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
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