Little Buffs
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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (14), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 30 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20257 Findings3 Important4 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Two napping bedding were stored together and touching. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not contain an elastic bandage.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Child arrived at the facility and hands were not washed.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Unapproved basement was not guarded since the gate was not latched accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Dawn soap and upholstery cleaner on low shelf in the kitchen accessible to children. *Corrected at visit* Laundry soap and Clorox bleach on low shelf in the laundry room accessible to children. *Corrected at visit* Toothpaste and lotion on low shelf in the bathroom accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Prenatal vitamins, pill case with medicines, cough syrup and prescription medicine on low cabinet in the kitchen accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of eight children's medical history is not on the current form.
Sep 2, 20255 Findings2 Important3 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Two children nap mats were placed on a mat on the floor no carpet or area rug.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not contain an elastic bandage.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Providers CPR and first aid training expired August 2025.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Clorox wipes, lysol spray and laxative on low shelf in the kitchen accessible to children. *Corrected at visit* Lotion on low shelf in the living room in reach of children. *Corrected at visit* Toothpaste on low shelf in the bathroom in reach of children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of eight children's Medical history is not on the current form.
Sep 3, 20244 Findings1 Important3 Administrative
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
One out of ten children's written permission to go off premises is not on file. Children went for a walk today.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outlet in the kitchen and dining room that were not covered. * Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outdoor play area is not completely fenced today and is close to a ravine, school and highway.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Pain reliever on low shelf in the kitchen in reach of children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 22, 202414 Findings1 Critical4 Important9 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Seven out of seven children's Emergency Medical Release are not on file or complete.
- Compliance with Regulations.K.A.R. 28-4-119b
Exceptions are not posted.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Three out of seven children's signed permission for each location is not of file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment for one provider is not on the KDHE form.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Methods of discipline are not clearly stated in the discipline policy for children under 2 1/2 years.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Orientation not completed for one provider.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outdoor play space is not completely fenced, and facility is in close proximity to a highway.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Shaving cream in low cabinet in the bathroom in reach of children. *Corrected at visit* Medicines and cleaning supplies on low shelf in the kitchen in reach of children.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Electrical outlets are not covered in the kitchen area children have access.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
2A-10B:C fire extinguisher is not available.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Stairs to unapproved basement are not guarded and children have access.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Tall weeds in outdoor play that children have access to.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan does not include a plan for children under 18 months. Supervision plan states that the unapproved basement is used for daycare during non storm times. Supervision plan states that 5 year and above are outside by themselves and the outdoor play area is not completely fenced. Supervision plan does not state how getting to the outdoor play space.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Well child information is not posted or given to parents.
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