Busy Bees Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, NESS CITY, KS 67560-0000Childery 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (8), Children's Records & Files (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). Of 21 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 19, 20257 Findings1 Critical4 Important2 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two child files with incomplete Emergency Medical Treatment form.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Record of fire drill not available to review for January-July of 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Facility without First-Aid Kit.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Record of tornado drill not available to review for January, February, and March of 2025.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Observed 10-month-old eat snack without washing hands beforehand.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Diapering wipes accessible on couch in living room. *Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Five child files without Medical History on current form.
Jan 23, 20256 Findings2 Critical2 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Bottles for a two-month-old not labeled with child's name. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Pack n play used for napping has a hole in the mesh.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Electrical outlets in kitchen, living room, bathroom and playroom not covered or inaccessible to prevent access by children. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Several medications accessible on shelving on side of refrigerator and near sink. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 17, 20244 Findings2 Important2 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
TB test not on file for one resident.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Current rabies vaccinations not on file for one dog.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Two electrical outlets in living room not covered or inaccessible to children. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Wax warmer, accessible to children on table in living room, presenting a burn hazard. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 31, 20234 Findings1 Critical1 Important2 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three out of four child files reviewed with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. One out of four child files without an Emergency Medical Release form.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Immunizations for one cat not on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Electrical outlet not covered or inaccessible in living room. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Four out of four child files reviewed with incomplete medical records.
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