Little Bugs Daycare
100 E 8TH AVE, FOWLER, KS 67844-0000Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Building & Premises Safety (7), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6). Of 27 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 30, 20261 Finding1 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
There is no record of orientation provided to 1 employee. (Corrected on site)
Feb 4, 202615 Findings5 Important10 Administrative
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff does not have a health status form on file. (Corrected on site) One staff does not have a record of a negative TB test on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The first aid kit is missing tweezers.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There is no record of tornado drills conducted to date.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There is no record of fire drills conducted to date.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There is no record of practice drills conducted for the year: 2025 for shelter in place and a designated off-premises relocation site drill.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two out of twelve children files reviewed did not have current immunizations.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One staff has not completed 10 hours of professional development for licensure year 2025.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One staff does not have documentation of orientation completed on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a bottle of Miralex not in locked storage in the day care room.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Surfaces in the designated outdoor play area needs leveling.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
On the desk is a pair of adult scissors accessible to children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the main daycare area on a desk and low shelves are the following products: hand sanitizer x 2, a bottle of rubbing alcohol, Clorox wipes, Clorox spray and a container of soap pads accessible to children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three out of twelve children files reviewed does not have a health assessment.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Six out of 12 children files reviewed did not have a complete medical history.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jan 30, 20254 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Seven out of eight children files reviewed had incomplete emergency medical treatment forms on file. (Corrected on site)
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Two out of eight children files reviewed had an incomplete written permission form on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
There is no record of a negative TB test on file for 1 provider.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
There is no written supervision plan available for review.
Nov 30, 20236 Findings1 Critical2 Important3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two of four child files reviewed have an incomplete or are missing an emergency medical release.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Per provider statement, children are taken to the local park. Permission for off premises trips is not on KDHE form.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One of two staff files reviewed does not have a health assessment on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Adult scissors are on a desktop, within reach of children. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant spray are labeled "keep out of reach of children" and are accessible to children in the classroom. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two of four child files reviewed have an incomplete medical record. One of four child files reviewed is missing a health assessment.
Oct 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diapering procedures are not posted. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit