ABC Learning Daycare and Little Animal Farm
8540 SW 85TH ST, AUBURN, KS 66402-9543Childery 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 (8) and Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 14, 20254 Findings4 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two providers need training in handling and storage of hazardous materials.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider needs basic child development on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two providers need training in prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two providers need training in emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies.
Jul 17, 20245 Findings2 Important3 Administrative
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff working at the facility need negative TB test on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff working at the facility need health assessment on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One staff working at the facility need to complete initial training.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One staff working at the facility need Orientation on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of 25 children's files reviewed health assessment on file.
Aug 14, 20232 Findings2 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three out of 23 children's record need updated immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
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