La Casita Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, EUREKA, KS 67045Childery 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Facility is unable to meet the daily activity requirements for children within the limited fenced in play area. Area does not allow for large motor activities such as jumping and running.
Apr 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Facility is unable to meet the daily activity requirements for children within the limited fenced in play area. Area does not allow for large motor activities such as jumping and running.
Jan 12, 20263 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
A negative TB test is not on file for two individuals over the age of 16 living in the home.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The first aid kit does not contain a manual, gloves, 4x4 gauze, an elastic bandage, or a bottle of water.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A creek is located behind the facility and the facility does not have a fenced in play area.
Jun 25, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One of eight children's files reviewed lack an Emergency Medical Release.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A working smoke detector is not in the basement.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The stairway leading to the basement is not railed.
Jul 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
A current rabies vaccination is not on file for one dog.
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