Harper County Childcare
103 W STEADMAN ST, ANTHONY, KS 67003Childery 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Children's Records & Files (7), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 22 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jun 12, 20253 Findings3 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two staff files reviewed do not have health and safety training and have been employed longer than 30 days.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Three staff files reviewed do not have pediatric cpr/first aid and have been employed longer than 30 days.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One of nine child files reviewed does not have a medical history.
Apr 1, 20258 Findings1 Critical1 Important6 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 4 individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three staff members do not have a negative tuberculosis test result for review.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two of nine child files reviewed do not have immunizations.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Four staff files reviewed do not have pediatric cpr/first aid and have been employed longer than 30 days.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Four staff files reviewed do not have health and safety training and have been employed longer than 30 days.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
CCL 011 is not available.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One of nine child files reviewed do not have a medical history.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Dec 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per providers statement, after a biting incident occurred, Alum was placed on a childs tongue as a form of discipline.
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per collateral contacts, as a form of discipline, a previous staff member physically held children down to restrict them from moving.
Feb 29, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three of eight children's files reviewed lack completed Authorization for Emergency Medical Care forms on file. Corrected at survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Three staff lack orientation on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Storage room has uncovered outlets accessible and needs to be locked or outlets covered.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Air freshener in bathroom accessible to children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Kitchen trash not covered or in a tied plastic bag.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Seven of eight children's files reviewed lack completed medical records on file. Six of eight completed by provider at visit.
Jan 10, 20243 Findings3 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider lacks orientation on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Health and safety training not completed for two providers.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two providers lack current pediatric CPR and First Aid.
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