Little Britches N Bows Daycare
GARDNER, KS 66030Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (10), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 21 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 202511 Findings1 Critical4 Important6 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical treatment form could not be located for one child.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep plan was not available.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health status form was not on file for provider.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test was not no file for one person living in the home.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit with all supplies was not available.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunization record is not current for one child.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Toothpaste was found on the bathroom sink. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Medical record (page one) could not be located for one child.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Health assessments were not on file for two children.
- 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
Medical history is not on current form for five children.
Oct 30, 20248 Findings2 Critical6 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are bodily care products in the basement restroom that are not locked up or kept at least 5 ft high. There are bodily care products and toilet bowel cleaner in the upstairs restroom that are not locked up or kept at least 5 ft high. There are also cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three children (out of 10) need updated immunization records on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider has taken online pediatric CPR/Frist Aid only; Provider must have an in-person skills test.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are a few electrical outlets are that not covered (basement restroom) and on the upstairs level. One child naps on the upstairs level.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a trampoline in the backyard area; the trampoline does not have guard netting or a lock.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One child (under 2.5 years of age) sleeps on the upper level of the home; there are two sets of stairs that are not guarded.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Nov 29, 20232 Findings2 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunization records are not current for one child.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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