Daras Darlings
811 N 5TH ST, LEOTI, KS 67861Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20261 Finding1 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a small strip of tarp netting exposed in the swing set area, tripping hazard. (Corrected on site)
Feb 27, 20256 Findings1 Critical2 Important3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Five out of seven child files reviewed have an incomplete emergency medical form on file.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
There are 3 bottles of prepared formula with no label of child's name, the contents, and the time and date prepared.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
On the kitchen counter are 3 bottles of prepared formula with no nipple covered.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are two uncovered electrical outlets not in use in the bathroom and one in the kitchen accessible to children in care.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Upon arrival there was a 10-month-old napping behind doors. Corrected by provider.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of seven child files reviewed have an incomplete medical form on file.
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