Happy Little Faces
2659 W WHITNEY ST, OLATHE, KS 66061Childery 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (9), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 23 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 19, 202512 Findings1 Critical2 Important9 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for two residents as required to complete background checks.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Individual towels and/or paper towels are unavailable.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The trash can used to contain soiled diapers does not have a lid.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
An immunization record is not on file for three children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Certificate of completion is not on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Certificate of completion is not on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Certificate of completion is not on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Certificate of completion is not on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Certificate of completion is not on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
A health assessment is not on file for two children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
A medical record (parent portion) is not on file for two children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
May 30, 202411 Findings2 Critical3 Important6 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child (out of 10) needs an emergency medical release form on file.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
One child (out of 10) does not have authorized contacts for pick- up/transportation on file.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
One child (out of 10) does not have parent/guardian contact information on file.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There was no tornado drill recorded for April 2024.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two children (out of 10) need updated immunization records on file, and one child needs full immunization records on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is bug spray and a lawn mower in the backyard play area.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There was a wax warmer that was on/plugged in that was not kept at least 5ft high in the basement play area. - corrected at visit, per licensing specialist
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two children (out of 10) need health assessments on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child (out of 10) needs a medical record form on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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