Little Acorns
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, CLAY CENTER, KS 67432Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11), Children's Records & Files (8), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 23 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jul 24, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
On 07/24/2025, one provider was present with 12 children: two children under 12 months of age, seven children 12mos-5yrs, and three children 5yrs-10yrs of age. Provider exceeded maximum group size for one provider by two children.
Apr 1, 20257 Findings3 Critical1 Important3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individuals.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two child files out of 15 child files reviewed do not have complete permission from parent or guardian for emergency medical treatment.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
One child file out of 15 child files reviewed does not have an off- premises form on file. Locations listed on children's signed off-premises forms are not consistent. Multiple child files are missing certain locations.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Four child files out of 15 child files reviewed do not have current immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file out of 15 child files reviewed does not have emergency contact information on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jun 18, 20242 Findings2 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One staff member employed by the facility does not have approved CPR/FA training.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Licensee/provider does not have approved CPR/FA training.
May 20, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Licensing specialists onsite observed children unsupervised by a provider on multiple occasions. On one occasion, two children ages six years and ten years were inside without a provider present. On a second occasion, multiple children of different ages left the premises to ride bikes without the provider. On a third occasion, multiple children under five years of age left the premises to play at the park across from the facility. Children were also left on the premises with a 13- year-old while the provider was off premises retrieving children approximately a block away.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
Specialist observed two children 0-18mos, six children 18mos-5yrs, and seven children over 5yrs of age at the facility with one provider present. Provider is over by two children 18mos-5yrs and two children over 5yrs of age.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two staff employed by the facility without pediatric CPR and first aid certifications on files within 30 days of hire.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Licensee/provider does not have current CPR/first aid certification as it expired 9/29/2023
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Provider left the premises and walked at least one block away to retrieve children who were no longer on the premises. Provider was no longer in sight or proximity of multiple children under 2 1/2 years of age.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
During the survey, it was observed that three children entered the inside premises of the facility by themselves from the outdoor play area. The provider present was unaware this took place until informed by the licensing specialists.
Mar 19, 20247 Findings2 Critical5 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility 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
Two child files out of eight child files reviewed do not have a complete Emergency Medical Release form on file. One form is missing an end date. One form is missing health insurance information.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two child files out of eight child files reviewed do not have current immunizations.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One primary care provider on site did not maintain current CPR/FA certification, as it expired 09/29/2023.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One primary care provider on site does not have CPR/FA training.
- 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 file out of eight child files reviewed does not have a complete medical record, as it is missing a health assessment.
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