Grow and Learn Childcare Center
302 N INDIAN RD, LEOTI, KS 67861Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 42
- 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 10 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (35), Building & Premises Safety (20), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (13). Of 97 total findings, 33 were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20269 Findings4 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
There is no documentation on file for one staff of received orientation.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff with a first aid and CPR certification expired.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member counted in the staff-child ratio has not complete pediatric first aid and CPR before the date of employment or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment. Hire day is 04/08/2025.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff file without a negative TB test on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Walls in Classrooms 1 and 4 have chipping paint accessible to children in care.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Water temperature in sink accessible to children from Classroom 1 measure under 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature measure 80.6.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Upon arrival in Classroom 4, children are napping in a room that does not provide enough light to allow freedom of movement and to ensure staff members are able to observe the breathing of each child. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
There is no record of work references for one staff.
Feb 5, 202611 Findings4 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff with a first aid and CPR certification expired.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
There is no documentation on file for one staff of received orientation.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member counted in the staff-child ratio has not complete pediatric first aid and CPR before the date of employment or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment. Hire day is 04/08/2025.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff file without a negative TB test on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Water temperature in sinks accessible to children from Classrooms 1, 3 and 4 measure under 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures measure 79.9, 67.6, and 76.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Classroom walls in Classrooms 1 and 4 have chipping paint accessible to children in care.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of eight child files reviewed medical history is not on current form.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of eight child files reviewed without a health assessment.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
There is a broken plastic storage box in the designated outdoor area accessible to children in care.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
There is no record of work references for one staff.
Jan 12, 20262 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Classroom 1 and Classroom 4 walls have chipping paint accessible to children in care.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
In Classroom 1 there are 4 children in attendance and 0 signed in. In Classroom 4 there are 9 children in attendance and 6 signed in.
Dec 3, 202511 Findings4 Critical5 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual working in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
There is no documentation of file for one staff of received orientation.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff have not complete health and safety training not later than 30 calendar days after date of employment and before given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff with a first aid and CPR certification expired.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff files without a health status form on file. Corrected at the time of survey. One staff without a negative tb test on file.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Water temperature in sinks accessible to children from Classrooms 1, 3 and 4 measure under 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures measure 79.9, 67.6, and 76.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Classroom walls in Classrooms 1 and 4 have chipping paint accessible to children in care.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two out of eight child files reviewed medical history is not on current form. One out of eight child files reviewed with an incomplete medical history on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of eight child files reviewed without a health assessment on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
There is no record of work references for one staff.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
There is no record of scheduled hours for one staff.
Oct 27, 202513 Findings4 Critical7 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual working in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff have not complete health and safety training not later than 30 calendar days after date of employment and before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
There is no documentation on file for three staff of received orientation. There is no documentation on file for one staff of completed first aid and CPR certification.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff with a first aid and CPR certification expired.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Five staff files without a health status form available. One staff without a negative tb test on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Classroom walls in Classrooms 1 and 4 have chipping paint accessible to children in care.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Water temperature in sinks available to children are under 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures measure 78.2, 85.6, 76.8, 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of eight child files reviewed without a health assessment available.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Three out of eight child files reviewed medical history is not on current form. Two child files with an incomplete medical history on file.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
There is a broken plastic storage box in the designated outdoor area accessible to children in care.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
In the designated outdoor play area, there is no surfacing material install in the use zone under the slide.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
There is no record of scheduled hours for one staff.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
There is no record of work references for one staff.
Mar 31, 202510 Findings5 Critical3 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
There is no documentation in file for verification of program director credentials. There is no documentation on file for one staff of completed health and safety training.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Six out of nine staff did not complete 16 clock-hours of professional development training for the 2024 licensure year.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has not complete pediatric first aid and in pediatric CPR not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment. Hire day is 12/11/2024.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two lead staff from classroom 2 have not complete four hours of professional development training in infant-specific subject 30 calendar days after the date of employment.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
There is no negative tb test on file for one staff.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Surfacing for the use zone under the slide is bare.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Upon arrival while lunch was being prepared, the door to the kitchen was left open making it accessible to children in care.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
There is no record of scheduled hours for one staff.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Lead teacher experience for classroom 2 is not of the same age range as she is serving.
Jan 28, 20255 Findings4 Critical1 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of eight child files reviewed have an incomplete/expired emergency medical form on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
There is no documentation on file for verification of program director credentials.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Six out of nine staff did not complete 16 clock-hours of professional development training for the 2024 licensure year.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two lead staff from classroom 2 have not complete four hours of professional development training in an infant-specific subject 30 calendar days after the date of employment.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
In the designated outdoor play area, there is no surfacing material install in the use zone under the slide.
Nov 8, 202424 Findings5 Critical14 Important5 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Four out of eight child files reviewed have an incomplete/missing emergency medical form on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Per staff statement program director is not employed full time.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Lead staff member from classroom 3 has not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR after 30 calendar days of employment.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
There is no documentation available for three staff members of received orientation. One was corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two lead staff from classroom 2 have not completed four hours of professional development training in an infant-specific subject 30 calendar days after the date of employment.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
One out of eight child files reviewed has an incomplete off-premises form on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There are no records available for tornado drills.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Last fire drill was recorded in April 2024.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
There is no copy of diapering procedures posted in classroom 1.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There is an uncovered outlet not in use in classroom 1. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In classroom 3 in an unlocked storge is a tube of diapering rash cream with "keep out of reach of children" label accessible to children in care.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In classroom 2 in a diaper bag is medication accessible to children in care.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
There is no daily schedule posted in classroom 4.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
There is no lesson plan in classroom 2.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of eight child files reviewed does not have a health assessment on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Three out of eight child files reviewed have an incomplete medical history on file.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
There are two bottles of formula in classroom 2 not labeled with the contents, and the date and time prepared.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
There are no thermometers in the refrigerators from classroom 1, 3, and 4.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two out of eight child files reviewed do not have current immunizations record available.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One out of eight staff does not have schedule hours on file. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One out of eight staff does not have references on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two out of eight child files reviewed are missing record of scheduled hours and days of attendance.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Staff member in classroom 3 is not lead qualified.
Jul 22, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In room 3, on the changing table there is a tube of diaper cream with warning labels accessible to children in care.
Oct 20, 202310 Findings2 Critical6 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information of three individuals as required to complete background information.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Four out of 12 children files reviewed did not have complete emergency medical release form.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Three out of 12 children files reviewed did not have complete medical record.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Seven out of 12 children files reviewed did not have complete signed permission forms.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
In Room 1 the diaper changing pad that is used, has tears in it.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 3 on a counter were 3 pairs of adult scissors, accessible to children. (Corrected on site) In Room 1 on a cabinet was a pair of adult scissors accessible to children. (Corrected on site) Also, in an unlocked drawer there were 7 tubes of toothpaste with warning labels accessible to children. (Corrected on site). In Room 4 in an unlocked cabinet was Gas Relief Drops with warning labels. (Corrected on site).
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two out of 12 children files reviewed did not have a health assessment on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One out of 12 staff files reviewed did not have work references maintained.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One out of 12 staff files reviewed did not have record of scheduled hours maintained.
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