KCC Lil Panthers Program
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
- 44
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (4), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3). Of 18 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 20256 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Basic child development training is not on file for one staff member.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Recognizing the signs of child abuse or neglect training is not on file for two staff members.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not recorded for August, September, and October of 2025.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The water is less than 90 degrees at the children's handwashing sinks in rooms 001 and 002. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Medical records are not on the updated forms for ten children out of twelve records reviewed.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Room 001: Goldfish, Cheez-Its, and Vanilla Wafers are stored out of their original containers not labeled with the contents. Room 002: Crackers and Vanilla Wafers are stored out of their original containers not labeled with the contents. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 20, 20245 Findings4 Important1 Administrative
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
There is a prescription medication for a child in care and it is not in the original pharmacy container.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
There is a prescription medication for a child in care and there is not parental permission available for review.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 001: Body lotion and white board cleaner stored on a high shelf. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 002: Adult scissors and a paring knife stored in a container on a high shelf. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Documentation of insurance coverage is expired. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 14, 20237 Findings2 Critical5 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Recognizing the sings of child abuse or neglect training not complete for seven staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Child development training not complete for seven staff.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills not recorded for December 2022 to May 2023.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills not recorded from April to September 2023.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster plans not posted.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written program plans not posted in rooms 001 and 002.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Opened crackers and popcorn not labeled in rooms 001 and 002.