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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
- 65
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
One staff in "Little Explorers" had a handbag containing personal items opened up and sitting on a chair at her desk accessible to the children.
Feb 24, 20254 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Bleach water for cleaning was in plastic pail and accessible to the children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
The facility needs to create a safe sleep policy which includes all ages of the children enrolled in the facility.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of 13 children's files needs a current immunization record on file.
Dec 17, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
Mar 8, 20246 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three out of 15 children files reviewed did not have current Emergency Medical Release form.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
One out of 16 children files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One out of four staff files reviewed need a current health assessment on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Three out of 16 children files reviewed did not have current Health Assessment on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One out of 4 staff records need work references on file.