Early Explorers Childcare
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
- 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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 26, 20238 Findings1 Critical5 Important2 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical release incomplete for 1 chid out of 8 records reviewed. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Childs hand not washed upon arrival.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Dishes containing food from supper last evening on kitchen counter and sink. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Strap attached to pacifier 6 week old infant was using while napping. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drill not conducted for August 2023.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drill not conducted for August 2023.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Medication oragel in reach of children in bathroom. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Two electrical outlets in play room not covered. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit