Gioiosa Montessori
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 91
- 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 9 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (22), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 39 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In the Red Panda Room 108 and Otters Room 117, the hot water temperature ranges from 131 to 133 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The storage room is not locked and it contains a supply of Purell surface disinfectant and hand soap. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 4, 20265 Findings5 Important
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
There are numerous areas of dog feces on the playground. Partially corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The storage room is not locked and contains several containers of Purell surface disinfectant and hand soap. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The hot water in the bathroom near Red Pandas is maintained at 136 and 137 degrees. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The refrigerator in Lemurs, Room 121, is maintained at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
One infant in Lemurs, Room 121, is lying on the floor, being fed a bottle by a staff.
Nov 24, 20253 Findings3 Important
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
There are several piles of dog feces on the playground.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In the Lemurs (Room 121), the hot water is maintained at 72.7 degrees. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Several bottles of breast milk are stored in Fennec Foxes (Room 120) that are not labeled with the time expressed.
Oct 16, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff members do not have a record of Pediatric First Aid or CPR training on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test results not on file for one staff member.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
A bottle of Steramine solution is stored on a cart in the hallway. In the Storage room, containers of hand soap, dish soap and Purell surface disinfectant are not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The hot water temperature in Lemurs (Room 121) is maintained at 85.5 degrees. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In the kitchen, the stovetop, the interior of the oven and the bottom of the freezer are dirty. Corrected visit.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The geodome is four feet and one inch and does not have impact- absorbent surfacing material.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The kitchen freezer is maintained at 15 degrees. The refrigerator in the Fennec Foxes (120) is maintained at 52 degrees.
Jul 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
On 7/30/2025, a staff member grabbed a toddler's right arm and dragged them approximately six inches to a cot. The staff member stood on the toddler's left side. As the toddler fell from standing to laying on their stomach and face, the toddler's arm twisted. After the toddler was laying on the cot, the staff member covered the toddler's entire body, including their head, with a blanket.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Children, twelve months through three years of age, were present in an outdoor, unlicensed space daily from June 2025 through July 22, 2025.
Jun 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The doors to enter the building are open and not screened. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
A bottle of soap water is stored within the children's reach in Room 121. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 17, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
There are 9 children present in the Lemur Room. The youngest child is 12 months and not walking and the oldest is 2 1/2. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
A child in the Fennec Foxes room did not have their hands washed after diaper changing.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diaper changing procedures are not posted. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
There is a child present in the Lemur Room that is 12 months old and not walking. There are 9 children present in the room and it is being used for children ages 12 months and walking to age 2 1/2 years. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In the Lemur Room, sunscreen and lotion are stored out of locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The exterior door in the Lemur Room is opened and not screened. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The hot water temperature in Red Pandas (Room 108) is 81 degrees. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 12, 20246 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three staff members have sole responsibility for children and have not completed health and safety training.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Rooms Lemurs (Room 121) and Otters (Room 117), diaper wipes are stored on the diaper changing table, less than five feet above the floor. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two child files do not include medical history.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
In Room Lemurs (Room 121), the children's bedding is touching other's bedding, not stored in a sanitary way. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Bottles in the Fennec Foxes (Room 120) and Otters (Room 117) are not labeled with the child's name, contents, date and time prepared. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Four staff do not have work references on file.
Aug 5, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Electrical outlets in the Otters, Fennec Foxes, and Lemurs need covered.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Teacher scissors in Lemurs and Otters are not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Soap water, sanitizer and air freshener are not in locked storage in the Lemurs and Otters rooms. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hot water in Fennec Foxes is maintained at 86 degrees. Hot water in Otters is maintained at 88 degrees. Hot water in Lemurs is maintained at 82 degrees.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The following hazards are on the playground; several dead limbs positioned at the children's level, children have access to non-functioning and broken air conditioning units, wheel barrow with dead limbs and landscaping debris, shovels and rakes, several pieces of guttering with sharp edges, wasp nest under wooden awning, a grate that is rusted and has sharp edges, landscaping timber with protruding bolt, several areas of uneven and turf, and several areas of tall weeds.