Little Champions
2009 S PALISADE AVE, WICHITA, KS 67213-4960Childery 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (19), Children's Records & Files (7), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5). Of 36 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Sep 9, 20257 Findings3 Important4 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The first aid kit does not contain an elastic bandage.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not recorded for 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills are not recorded for 2025.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Out of two children records reviewed, one child does not have updated immunizations on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Evidence of vermin infestation was observed under the kitchen sink and in the cabinet next to it.
- 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
Out of two children records reviewed, one child did not have a complete medical record on file.
Aug 11, 20252 Findings2 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One climbing dome in the outdoor play area is not anchored to the ground to prevent movement.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One climbing dome in the outdoor play area does not have impact- absorbent surfacing material installed under and around the use zone.
May 27, 20253 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
The pet area is not maintained in sanitary manner when there is dog feces in the outdoor play area.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The provider does not have documentation of pediatric first-aid on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The surfacing material under and around one anchored play structure and one dome is not maintained when the mulch has exposed hard surfaces and there is overgrown grass around the dome.
Sep 13, 20244 Findings2 Important2 Administrative
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
one dog does not have current immunizations on file.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
The pet area is not maintained in a sanitary manner when there is dog feces in the outdoor play area.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The provider does not have documentation of pediatric first-aid on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The surfacing material under and around one anchored play structure and one dome is not maintained when the mulch has been kicked around causing hard surfaces under the play structure and overgrown grass around the dome.
Nov 27, 20237 Findings2 Important5 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Upon the surveyor's arrival, the movie "How to Lose A Guy In 10 Days" was playing on the television and was not age-appropriate for three children who were awake and playing near the viewing of the movie.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Upon the surveyor's arrival, a Pit Bull Dog was on the premises inside the home and day care children are present. Corrected during survey.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Mouthwash with a warning label "keep out of reach of children" was stored on the towel rack in the bathroom and was accessible to children. Corrected upon surveyor's request.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Tobacco products, ashtrays and lighters were accessible to children when stored on the water tank in the laundry room. Corrected upon surveyor's request.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A gallon jug of Quaker State Chain Lube, a gallon jug of Mean Green Cleaner, and laundry detergent were on the floor or a low shelf in the laundry room and were accessible to children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Sharp knives stored on a magnetic strip above the deep freezer in the kitchen were not in locked storage and were accessible to children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Evidence of vermin infestation was observed on the pantry shelves in the laundry room, under the kitchen sink and in the stove drawer.
Sep 12, 202313 Findings1 Critical5 Important7 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Of four children's records, two do not have Emergency Medical Release forms on file.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
A child did not wash their hands after their diaper was changed.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
The provider did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not recorded for April 2023 - August 2023.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills are not recorded for October 2022 - August 2023.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Of two family dogs, one does not have current immunizations on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Of four children's records, immunizations are incomplete for one child.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Medications and vitamins bearing warning labels in the master bedroom were accessible to children when the bedroom door was open and not locked. Epsom salt was accessible to children in the hallway stored on HVAC system. A container of cat litter was accessible to children in the outdoor play area.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Impact-absorbent surfacing material is not installed under the metal swing set and under the wooden swing structure. The metal swing set and two infant swings are not anchored to the ground.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Household cleaning supplies in the kitchen sink were not in locked storage when the lock was not properly secured and was accessible to children. Bodily care products bearing warning labels were accessible to children in the master bedroom when the bedroom door was open and not locked.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Evidence of vermin infestation was observed under the kitchen skin and on the pantry shelves in the laundry room.
- 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
Of four children's records, a medical record and a health assessment are not on file for two children.
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