Little Beginnings Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, ATWOOD, KS 67730Childery 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), and Child Transportation Safety (3). Of 20 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 23, 202516 Findings2 Critical4 Important10 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Nine out of twelve children's emergency medical treatment forms are not complete.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Current vehicle insurance is not on file, expired 11-24. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep plan does not state: where napping is stored, what napping on, separated by 24 inches, adequate lighting, and how often laundered. For the children under 12 months, what napping on, adequate lighting, on back, nothing in the play pen, and separated by 24 inches.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health status form is not on the current form.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Written emergency plan does not include: heavy snow/blizzard, intruder, allergic reaction, unscheduled closing, chemical release, continuity of care.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not contain: first aid manual, 4X4 gauze, elastic bandage, roll of sterile gauze, sharp scissors, cleaning agent, and bottle of water,
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two out of twelve children's immunizations are not on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Providers training is not complete for emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Providers training is not complete for handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Providers training is not complete for precautions when transporting children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Providers training is not complete for Prevention and control of infectious diseases including immunizations.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Providers training is not complete for prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Providers training is not complete for building and premises safety.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Seven out of 12 children's Medical History is not on the current form.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of twelve children's health assessment is not on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Sep 25, 20234 Findings2 Critical2 Administrative
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Current insurance coverage for the vehicle is not on file.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Current vehicle mechanical safety check not on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of nine children's immunizations are not current.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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