Little Cats Childcare
OXFORD, KS 67119Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 202511 Findings1 Critical5 Important5 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Ten of eleven child files reviewed does not have an updated emergency medical treatment form.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe sleep plan lacks detail for all ages of children in care.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
An infant fell asleep in a bouncer at the time of the survey and per licensing specialist request, the baby was moved out of the bouncer and did not continue to stay asleep. Corrected at the time of the survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One of two staff files reviewed lacks a health status form.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
No fire drills have been conducted for the 2025 year.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
No tornado drills have been conducted for the 2025 year.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One of two staff files reviewed lacks health and safety training and has been employed longer than 30 days.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One of two staff files reviewed lacks an orientation.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Three outlets are uncovered and accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of the survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A bottle of bleach cleaner is accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of the survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Nine of eleven child files reviewed does not have an updated medical history form.
Feb 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One child was napping inside of a storage closet with the door shut.
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