YMCA Prime Time-Shawnee Heights
2410 BURTON RD, TOPEKA, KS 66605-0000Childery 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
- After School
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 16 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 13, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Five out of 8 children's records reviewed need a current school age health history form on file.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Four out of six staff files need updated health status form.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Facility needs documentation of monthly fire drills for January thru September 2025.
Sep 25, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
One out of 7 staff needs a signed orientation on file.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
One of 7 children's records reviewed needs a health history form on file.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Three out of 8 staff records reviewed need an updated health status form.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Facility needs Fire and tornado drill posted.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Staff providing care for the children did not have a current copy of pediatric first aid and CPR on file.
Oct 12, 20237 Findings7 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
One out of five children's files reviewed needs schedule of hours and days of attendance.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
One out of five children's files reviewed needs emergency medical care authorization on file.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Three out of the 5 staff members need orientation on file.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Three out of the 5 staff members do not have a health status form on file. Two out of the 5 health status form are not current.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
First-aid kit needs cleaning agent or liquid soap.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
None of the staff on the premise at the visit had certification in First Aid and CPR.
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