Apple Seeds Childcare Granny Smith Campus
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 64
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 12 total findings, 3 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 17, 202512 Findings3 Critical7 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for 1 individual.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One out of five staff files reviewed did not have current pediatric first aid and CPR on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One out of five staff files reviewed did not have health and safety training while given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Seven out of seven children's files reviewed did not have written parental permission for children to go off -premises.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency Plans did not meet required information per KDHE.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Room 12 had six children ages 2 to 8 years of age present. Room 12 is licensed for 12 children Infants and children under age 6 (no infants) or 12 children Toddlers or 14 children 2 years of age but under 3.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Room 15 did not have written lesson plan in unit. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Facility needs to develop a written plan for safe sleep practices for children who are napping or sleeping.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Room 13 did not have thermometer in refrigerator.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Room 13 had bottle in refrigerator without nipple cover. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Seven out of seven children's file reviewed needs scheduled hours and days of attendance.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Three out of five staff files reviewed did not have scheduled hours on file.