Doodlebug Daycare LLC
801 SE 2ND ST, NEWTON, KS 67114-3919Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (9), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 10, 20254 Findings1 Critical1 Important2 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two of Nine children files reviewed is missing end of care date. One of nine children files reviewed is missing a beginning date. Three of nine children files reviewed is missing emergency medical record.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit is missing tape, 4 x 4 gauze, elastic bandage, tweezers, and bottle water.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Four of nine files reviewed is missing current immunizations.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child missing Health Assessment for review at time of Survey.
Aug 22, 20247 Findings1 Critical1 Important5 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One of seven children is missing Emergency Medical Release at time of survey.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First-Aid kit and all supplies are not available at time of survey.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of seven children is missing immunization record for review at time of survey.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Pediatric first aid and CPR expired 06/24 is not current.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One of seven children is missing full name and telephone number of a individual authorized to take child from facility.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two of seven children is missing a health assessment for review at time of survey.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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