Happy Trails Daycare
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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 10 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 20, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
An authorization for emergency medical care from parent or legal guardian is not on file for 7 out of the 9 children enrolled.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
A medical record is not on file for 7 out of the 9 children enrolled.
Aug 30, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Page one of the medical record is not on file for one child. Page three of the medical record (physical) is not on file for one child.
Aug 24, 20237 Findings2 Critical1 Important4 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility/Program 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
One child (out of 10) does not have 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 contact information for pick-up.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child (out of 10) does not have immunization records on file. - Appointment has been scheduled/corrected during visit
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Both providers have current pediatric CPR training; however, they are missing the pediatric First Aid component.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child (out of 10) does not have a health assessment on file. - Appointment has been scheduled/corrected during visit