Elus Daycare
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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Building & Premises Safety (8), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3). Of 24 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test is not on file for one resident of the home
Jun 12, 20253 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test is not on file for one resident of the home.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider has not complete health and safety training.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Impact absorbent surfacing material is not installed under a tree swing.
May 1, 202520 Findings1 Critical8 Important11 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written plan for safe sleep does not include all ages of children present.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test is not on file for provider and one resident of the home.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health status form is not completed for provider.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid supply kit lacks all required items.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Written emergency plan specific to home and procedures was not available.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Changing pad had a cover that was not moisture proof and non- absorbent.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diapering procedures were not posted.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
No paper towels were available in the bathroom for hand drying.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider has not completed first aid training.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider has not completed health and safety training.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Petroleum jelly and disinfectant wipes were on the counter of the bathroom in the lower level. *Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Stairs to upper level were not guarded. Stairs to lower level were not guarded. Stairs for deck in backyard need gates to guard access to upper level.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Kitchen floor is incomplete in one area due to construction.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
A step stool is currently placed at the trampoline entrance. Trampoline netting is not zipped.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Impact absorbent surfacing material is not installed under a tree swing.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
2A 10B:C fire extinguisher was not availalble.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Provider did not have a supervision plan for the department to review
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Health assessments are not on file for provider's four children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Completed medical records are not on file for provider's four children.