Amber Meadows Montessori
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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (10), Children's Records & Files (9), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). Of 28 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 7, 202514 Findings1 Critical3 Important10 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child missing emergency medical treatment form on file.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
The children's bedding are stored in a closet on shelves and are touching.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drill logs are unavailable for 2024 and 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drill logs are unavailable for 2024 and 2025.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child missing immunizations: DTap, MMR, HIB, HepA
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Licensee holds a certification that does not include the practical application and demonstration component.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Mulch under the play area needs to be replaced.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Impact-absorbent material is not installed under a tree swing.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Diapering supplies that state keep out of the reach of children were stored on top of the changing table. Chaffing dish fuel on shelf in an unlocked closet.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The bottom of the basement stairs are not guarded by a gate and an 18 month old child is present.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The basement stairs and the porch stairs are open on one side without a railing or baluster.
- 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
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117(a)
One child missing medical record on file.
Apr 2, 202414 Findings1 Critical4 Important9 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical release form is not on file for six children.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Nap mats were stored stacked together on the shelf of the changing table.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test could not be located for one person living in the home.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster plans were not posted.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Cover was used on changing table pad. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunization records are not current for three children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
First aid class was not completed with CPR certification.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Playset in backyard lacks impact-absorbent surfacing material.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
One unlocked drawer contained scissors. Knife block was on kitchen counter.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Refill container of soap was in the unlocked bathroom cabinet under the sink. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
2A-10B:C fire extinguisher was not available.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision copy plan was not available.
- 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
Page one of the medical record is not on file for three children; page three (physical) is not on file for two children.