Little Friends Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, GREENSBURG, KS 67054Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 14, 20252 Findings2 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of eight child files reviewed lacks an updated immunization record. 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
Nov 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Swimming and Wading ActivitiesK.A.R. 28-4-129
The gate in the fence leading to the pool area is below five feet.
Nov 15, 20233 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Two out of seven children files reviewed are missing a signed off premises form on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider does not have orientation on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the outdoor area there is an unlocked shed with fuel cans, liquid clarifier with warning labels accessible to children. Corrected on site.
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