Early Learners First Steps
418 NEW JERSEY AVE, HOLTON, KS 66436Childery 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 (8), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). Of 18 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 20266 Findings1 Critical2 Important3 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
One drawer in kitchen missing child proof device to prevent access to matches , scissors and other sharp and dangerous instruments.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Record of March 2026 tornado drill incomplete. Corrected at survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Record of March 2026 fire drill incomplete. Corrected at survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child file missing current immunization record.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file missing current health assessment.
Jan 27, 20256 Findings1 Important5 Administrative
- And 28- 4-127K.A.R. 28-4-124
Two childrens emergency medical care form not available.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two childrens immunizations not available.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two childrens medical records not available.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two chidlrens health assessments not available
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jan 29, 20246 Findings2 Important4 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster Plan still being developed at time of survey.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Discipline policy not written out at time of survey.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Drywall unpainted and trim missing in back room where children eat at time of survey.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Facility is located next to a highway and a busy street without a fencing in the yard at time of survey.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Impact-absorbent material not installed under and around play equipment at time of survey.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan still being developed at time of survey.
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