Little Dolphins Daycare
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Kansas's licensing baseline. 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
- Not Available
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (3), and Child Transportation Safety (2). Of 14 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20262 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One resident who is at least 16 years old does not have a TB test on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider has not completed the required 10 hours of annual training.
Jun 18, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for two individuals as required to complete background checks.
Jan 17, 202411 Findings2 Critical2 Important7 Administrative
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
There is not a yearly mechanical safety checklist on file; one person serving as a sub is providing transportation to one child.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Transportation is currently being provided by a vehicle owned by the facility and the insurance policy does not include coverage as follows: $100,000 for personal injury or death in any one accident, $300,000 for injury/death of 2 or more persons in one accident, and $50,000 for loss of property.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
One child (out of six) does not have a signed parental off-premises form in the file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
A discipline policy could not be located during the time of visit.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child (out of 6) needs updated immunization records on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One sub, who is given sole responsibility for one child for short amounts of time, does not have Safe Sleep training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One sub, who is given sole responsibility for one child for short amounts of time, does not have training on file for Precautions when Transporting Children. Transportation to school is currently being provided.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One sub, who is given sole responsibility for one child for short amounts of time, does not have Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One sub, who is given sole responsibility for one child for short amounts of time, does not have orientation training on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child (out of 6) is missing a completed health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117