Happy Campers Montessori School and Child Development Center
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
- 50
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Building & Premises Safety (6), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4). Of 25 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 202518 Findings4 Critical14 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one volunteer as required to complete background check.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room A: There is a cabinet that the latch is broken exposing numerous chemicals: body lotion, petroleum jelly, sunscreen, Cortizone 10,a Bic lighter, metal polish, and a laxative for a child. There is an adult restroom door that is unlocked in Room A and there are numerous chemicals accessible to children: Naproxen sodium, Ibuprofen, Tums, Poison ivy ointment, disinfecting spray, body lotion, hair gel, antibiotic ointment. Room B: There are cleaners hanging on a hook in the bathroom. Partial correction at visit.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Eight staff members have incomplete orientation training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff members lack health and safety training within their first 30 days of employment. One staff member lacks health and safety training on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One volunteer and one staff member lack negative TB test results on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills not recorded for November & December 2024 and January & February 2025.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
A child in care has an inhaler on premise and it is not in the original pharmacy container.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Room A: A child did not have her hands washed after using the toilet. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
There is a child in care that has a laxative on premise and there is not parental permission and a doctor's note to administer on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room A: Hot water temperature at two children's hand sinks is 88.3 degrees F and 87.4 degrees F.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room B: There is an outlet uncovered on a power strip. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room B: The diaper changing table has visible debris. Kitchen and basement: The interior of the refrigerators and freezers have dried on food soil; not clean. Room B: There are two vinyl chairs and a brown couch with the vinyl coating is peeling off, not in good repair. The top of the washing machine has visible debris; not clean.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room A: Adult scissors on a shelf. Room C: Adults scissors and a knife on a shelf. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Room B and C: Lesson plans are not accessible.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child in care does not have a medical record on file.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
None of the folding cots that children use for napping are labeled and designated for use by a single child.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Kitchen: Both freezers are lacking thermometers.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Children are eating lunch outside on the tables and the food is not covered when transported from the kitchen to the outside.
Apr 11, 20247 Findings2 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
The facility did not submit identifying information for three individuals as required to complete a background check.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff person was missing documentation of health and safety training on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff person was missing a health assessment and results of TB tests on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One resource specialist was missing reults of TB tests on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There were sharp adult scissors in unlocked storage in room A and C. This was corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The refrigerator in room C did not have a thermometer. This was corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
There was no current documentation of accident and liability insurance on file.