Little Hummingbirds Daycare
1226 N PURDUE AVE, LIBERAL, KS 67901-2505Childery 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
- 1
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 8 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20253 Findings3 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
One individual on-site and background checks remain pending. (Corrected on site)
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of seven eight children files reviewed did not have a complete emergency medical treatment. (Corrected on file)
Jul 26, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is an uncovered electrical outlet in the lower living room wall, in the lower wall in the hallway and in the bathroom on the counter- all 3 were accessible to children. (All corrected on site).
Jun 4, 20243 Findings3 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outside play area with swing set does not have enough shredded mulch in the use zone areas causing danger to children during outdoor time.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Four electrical outlets in the playroom uncovered not in use accessible to children in care. One electrical outlet in the living room uncovered not in use accessible to children in care.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
At time of survey, there were 2 children ages 6 and 9 years behind closed doors. (corrected on site)
Apr 25, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outside play area with swing set that does not have enough shredded mulch in the use zone areas.
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