Little Knights Learning B
1011 6TH ST, CAWKER CITY, KS 67430Childery 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12), Children's Records & Files (6), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 25 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20259 Findings2 Important7 Administrative
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Four out of 11 staff files reviewed without a health status form on file. One out of 11 staff files reviewed without a TB test on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans missing procedures for intruder, an act of terrorism, chemical release, utility failure, and unscheduled closings.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three out of 12 child files reviewed without updated immunizations on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two out of 11 staff files reviewed without health and safety training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two out of 11 staff files reviewed without CPR/First aid training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two out of 11 staff files reviewed without orientation on file.
- 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 12 child files reviewed with missing or incomplete health assessments.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of 12 child files with out current medical history form. One out of 12 child files reviewed with incomplete medical history on file.
Oct 30, 20247 Findings1 Critical2 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of eight child files reviewed without emergency medical treatment form on file.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
One out of eight child files reviewed without off-premises trip form on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three out of nine provider files reviewed without TB test on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Four out of nine provider files reviewed without health and safety training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Four out of nine provider files reviewed without orientation on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outdoor play area has numerous stickers as observed during the survey.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Two outlets without covers, corrected at time of visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 1, 20243 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Per collateral contacts infants nap in the swing and infant chair.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Per provider statements children were napping without a bottom cover.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
On 09/12/2024 One provider present with nine children: one child under 12 months old and eight children 12 months to five years old. Provider exceeded maximum number of children in 12 months to five years of age category by two children.
Dec 18, 20236 Findings1 Important5 Administrative
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One provider present without health assessment on form CCL 009.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider present without orientation certificate on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider present without skills portion of pediatric first aid and CPR documentation on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider without initial health and safety training completed within thirty days.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Equipment four feet or taller without impact absorbent surfaces underneath.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of five child files reviewed without medical records on file. One out of five child files without health assessment on file.
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