Little Eagles Child Care Center
507 S MADISON ST, HUGOTON, KS 67951-9998Childery 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
- 39
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (5), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). Of 23 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
One out of ten child files reviewed has an incomplete off-premises form on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Four out of ten child files reviewed have an incomplete medical history on file.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Breast milk label in the Nest Room is missing time expressed.
Sep 9, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan available does not have current facilities information or plan procedures. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Written discipline policy does not indicate the methods of guidance appropriate for the ages of the children in care. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In the Nest Room the water temperature is under 90 degrees. The temperature is 85 degrees Fahrenheit. (Corrected on site) In the Branch Room the water temperature is under 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature is at 89.8 Fahrenheit (Corrected on site)
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
There is a toddler swing in place that is anchored and not secure and does not prevent movement of the equipment and swing.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
In the Nest Room there is no thermometer in the refrigerator.
Nov 20, 20244 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
The lead teacher in the Nest Room has not completed Infant care training 30 calendar days after the date of employment.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two out of fifteen children files reviewed had an incomplete medical record.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The designated outdoor play area for the 2 1/2 to 5 and up school age group- surfacing needs replacing and leveling around use zone areas for the swing set and slide area.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Fifteen children files reviewed did not have a record of scheduled hours and days of attendance on file.
Oct 4, 202410 Findings1 Critical5 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Sixteen out of sixteen child files reviewed are not completed on the new emergency medical care form.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Sixteen out of sixteen child files reviewed are not completed on the new off-premises permission form.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan is incomplete.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff statement from the Nest room children's hands are not wash before meals.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Sixteen out of sixteen child files reviewed are not completed on the new medical history form.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Safe sleep plan does not address practices for children over 12 months of age.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Sixteen out of sixteen child files reviewed do not have record of scheduled hours and days of attendance.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
There is 1 child signed in to the Branch room and 4 children are present.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Accident insurance is not available for review.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
In the Nest Room and The Tree Room, the lead teachers are not qualified.
Sep 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In the Tree Room there are 2 sinks, both sinks have hot water that exceeds 120 degrees. One sink has a 127 temperature and the other sink has 126 temperature.
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