Busy Bees
216 N PARK ST, JOHNSON CITY, KS 67855Childery 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (6). Of 36 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jul 2, 202512 Findings1 Critical7 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three out of 7 children files reviewed had an incomplete emergency medical treatment. ( All 3 files were corrected on site)
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
The noon meal did not include milk.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Last fire drill recorded was 5/15/25.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There is no emergency plan available.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Last tornado drill recorded was 5/15/25.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit is incomplete.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Children did not wash their hands after eating lunch.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
There are 2 children under three years of age that do not have at least two complete changes of clothing available.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
There is no documentation on file for health and safety training completed- for 2 providers. And no documentation on file of current certification of pediatric first aid/pediatric CPR for 1 providers.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the outside designated play area is a loose cable cord accessible to children. And there is also evidence of trash around the play ground area.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the kitchen there is a loose electric cord hanging from the cabinet accessible to children. (Corrected on site)
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of 7 children files reviewed did not have a medical history on file.
Mar 18, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
One individual working in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider does not have current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two providers have expired certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training.
Jul 24, 20245 Findings1 Important4 Administrative
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
There is no record of current immunizations on file for 1 dog on the premises. (Corrected on site)
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two providers have expired certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a bottle of hand sanitizer on the kitchen counter with warning labels. (Corrected on site)
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
In one of the open bedrooms are 2 electrical outlets uncovered. (Corrected on site)
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the outdoor designated play area is a riding mower accessible to children. (Corrected on site)
Sep 11, 202316 Findings4 Critical7 Important5 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Four out of nine children files reviewed had an incomplete/expired emergency medical release form on file.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Provider does not have documentation of accident and liability insurance.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130(a)(4)(A)
Provider does not take health assessments and emergency release forms in the vehicle when she is transporting children.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Per provider, children share a bath towel after hand washing.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Two out of 3 playpens do not have a fitted sheet.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Per provider, she does not post destination, times and adults responsible when taking children off premises.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
There is no documentation of health assessment and a negative TB skin test on file for two providers.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The date of the last drill recorded on file is May. 2023.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The date of the last tornado drill on file is May 2023.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The changing pad does not have a waterproof surface.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
There is no documentation of health and safety training completed by 2 providers.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One primary care provider has completed 4 clock hours of professional development and one provider has not completed any.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a hole in the bottom door in the hallway accessible to children. The hole has ridges around it.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is an outlet cover in the kitchen and in the bathroom that are accessible to children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of nine children files reviewed had a missing immunization record on file.
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