Little Haven Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, ST FRANCIS, KS 67756Childery 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (16), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12), and Building & Premises Safety (4). Of 38 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20267 Findings3 Critical2 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background check.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of twelve children's files did not have the Authorization of Emergency Medical form on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Written Emergency plan does not include procedures for Heavy blizzard, intruder, allergic reaction, unscheduled closing, serious injury, and continuity of care.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep plan not available.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three out of five staff do not have the current health status form on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two out of five staff do not have orientation on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of twelve children's medical history is not on the current form. One out of twelve children's medical history is not complete.
Apr 22, 20255 Findings1 Critical1 Important3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are complete for one individual.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Four children's nap cots are only separated by around 12 inches.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
One provider present with 11 children: 9 children 12 months to 5 years old and 2 children 5 to 10 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum number of children 12 months to 5 years of age by one child.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
One provider present with 11 children: 9 children 12 months to 5 years of age and 2 children 5 to 10 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum group size for one provider by one child.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Licensee and provider's CPR/First aid certification expired March 2025.
Feb 27, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are complete for one individual.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit supplies did not include an elastic bandage.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Child arriving at the facility did not wash his hands. *Corrected after surveyor reminded*
Dec 16, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual on-site and background check results remain pending.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of ten children's immunizations are not on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
On the swing set there is bare dirt underneath the swings. The surfacing has not been raked and leveled underneath.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Clorox wipes on kitchen counter accessible to children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of ten children's health assessment is not on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Mar 5, 20247 Findings1 Critical6 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of fifteen children's Emergency Medical Release is not on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Five out of fifteen children's immunizations are not up to date.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
Facility with seven children in care and one provider, one child under 18 months of age, 6 children 18 months to 5 years of age. Facility is over by one child 18 Months to 5 years of age. Infant present was 16 months of age.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Swing set has hard-packed dirt underneath the swings.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Cleaner on low shelf in the hallway closet in reach of children. *Corrected at visit* Laundry soap on low shelf in the laundry room in reach of children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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
Two out of fifteen children's Medical Record is not complete.
Dec 5, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of the eight reviewed files Emergency Medical Release is not complete.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of eight reviewed children files did not current Immunizations.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider has only 4.5 hours documented trainings at the facility out of the required 16 hours.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jul 24, 20236 Findings1 Critical1 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of sixteen children's Emergency Medical release are not on file.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Napping children's nap mats only 10 inches apart.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out Sixteen children's Immunizations are not current.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider has completed only 4.5 clock hours of professional development out of the 16 required hours.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of sixteen children's Medical Record not complete.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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