Little Building Blocks Early Childhood Development Center
29700 W 187TH TERR, 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 192
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (5), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3). Of 19 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 15, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
One individual is working in the facility and background check results remain pending.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 126 PS A an adult pair of scissors is stored in an unlocked drawer. The kitchen door was unlocked, there are scissors and knives in an unlocked drawer.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
In room 108 Infant A one infant was swaddled while sleeping. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
One infant was sleeping on a play mat, one infant was sleeping on a blanket, and one was sleeping in a bouncy seat. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Cheez It crackers and animal crackers are not labeled with the contents and date.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
In the kitchen: Bags of french fries, tator tots, and hamburgers are not labeled with the content and date. Applesauce and strawberries are not labeled with the contents and date.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
In rooms 108 Infant A and 109 Infant B children's bottles of breast milk in the refrigerator are not labeled with the time expressed.
Oct 9, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member does not have health and safety training within 30 days for their date of employment.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff members lack negative TB test results within 30 days of their date of employment.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 113: The mounted fan has visible dirt/debris on the guard. Room 114: The interior of the refrigerator has dried on food soil; not clean.
Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
A staff member picked up four-year-old child by the shoulders and set him against a wall leaving bruises.
Nov 6, 20238 Findings2 Critical6 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Sixteen hours of continuing education training not on file for one staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Health and safety training not complete within 30 days of hire for one staff.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment not on file for 2 staff. Negative TB test not on file for one staff.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The hot water temperature was 113.5 degrees F. This was corrected at the visit (107.3 dgreesF).
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child was missing a health assessment on file.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
There were pillows in room 110 that were being used for napping and they were not separated. This was corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Lotion and Biofreeze stored on the same shelf as food. These items were moved and corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The menus posted were not current. This was corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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