Little Blessing Day Care
506 W 8TH ST, BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66713Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20253 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
An unlabeled bottle is located in the refrigerator.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
A 12 month old child was sleeping in a bouncy seat when the Child Care Licensing Specialist arrived at the facility.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Medication in the refrigerator is not stored in a locked box.
Mar 19, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One of nine children is lacking a complete emergency medical release form.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
One of nine children is lacking a medical record and health assessment.
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