Happy Care
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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (6), and Building & Premises Safety (4). Of 25 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20265 Findings2 Critical3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical release form was not on file for one child.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
The license capacity was exceeded at the visit with six children present and one provider present: 0 - under 12 months: Four children; 12 months - under 5 years: Two children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Documentation of health and safety training was not on file for provider.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Page one of the medical record was not on file two children.
Jan 28, 202619 Findings2 Critical10 Important7 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for two individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical release forms were not available for five children.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Three playpens have after-market mattresses in use for nap times for infants younger than 12 months.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep practices were not available.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health status form was not on file for provider and substitute.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test results are not on file provider, one resident, and one substitute.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans were not available at the visit.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills were not recorded.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills were not recorded.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
Current rabies vaccination records are not on file for three cats.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diapering procedures were not posted in the diaper changing area.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Written discipline policy was not available.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunization records are not available for five children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Documentation of health and safety training was not on file for provider and substitute.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Hand rail is not installed on stairs to lower level.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Laundry booster and air spray with warning labels were on the kitchen counter within reach of children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan was not available.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Medical records were not available for five children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Dec 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
All emergency plans likely to affect the home not fully developed.