Little Knights Learning C
508 PINE 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
- 11
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), and Building & Premises Safety (7). Of 33 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Upon arrival to the facility an infant was asleep in an infant chair. Corrected at time of visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 28, 20266 Findings2 Important4 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Upon arrival to the facility one infant was asleep in an infant swing. Corrected at time of visit per licensing specialist request.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
At the time of survey there were six children in need of a crib or playpen and only five were available.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
Three providers present with 17 children: 2 children under 12 months old, 12 children 12 months to 5 years old and 3 children 5 to 10 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum number of children in 12 months to 4 years of age category by 5 children and the five to 10 category by 1.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
Three providers present with 17 children: 2 children under 12 months old, 12 children 12 months to 5 years old and 3 children 5 to 10 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum group size for two providers by 5 children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Upon arrival to the facility a one year old child was napping in a room with door not open enough to provide unobstructed access to the room.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file without a health assessment on file.
Dec 11, 20259 Findings6 Important3 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Breastmilk in fridge not labeled with child's name. Corrected at time of visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
One playpen without a tight fitting sheet.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Upon arrival infant was napping in a playpen with a blanket. Corrected at time of visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe sleep plan not available for toddlers and preschool age children.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One out of eight staff files reviewed without a TB test on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans without procedures for flood, heavy snow/blizzard, lockdown, and allergic reaction.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One out of eight staff files reviewed without health and safety training.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan not available to review.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of 14 child files reviewed without a health assessment on file.
Nov 18, 20245 Findings1 Critical2 Important2 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans need further developed to include missing child and utility failure.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Infant in crib without a fitted sheet. Corrected at time of visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff without a TB test on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Facility without a supervision plan available to review.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two child files without health assessment on file.
Oct 30, 202410 Findings2 Critical3 Important5 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of 11 child files reviewed without complete emergency medical treatment forms on file.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
One out of 11 child files reviewed without a off-premises trip form on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two out of five provider files reviewed without a negative TB test available to review.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Facility without emergency plans on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two out of five provider files reviewed without orientation on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Cleaning supply closet with cleaning supplies bearing the label keep out of reach of children unlocked.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Facility without a supervision plan available to review.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of 11 child files reviewed without a medical history form on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of 11 child files reviewed without a health assessment on file.
Sep 6, 20242 Findings2 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Second escape without stairs or landing leading out the back of the facility.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Facility without complete skirting around exterior of building.
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