Little Learners Academy
310 W PANCAKE BLVD, LIBERAL, KS 67901Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (10), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). Of 25 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jan 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 9 there is a container of hand sanitizer wipes and a bottle of hand lotion not in a locked storage and accessible to children in care. Both items with warning labels. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 11, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three staff have not completed 16 clock hours of professional development for calendar year ending 2024.
Dec 9, 202410 Findings2 Critical6 Important2 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of ten children files reviewed did not have a complete emergency medical form on file. (Corrected on site).
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three staff did not complete 16 clock- hours of professional development for the 2024 licensure year.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
There is no negative tb test on file for one substitute.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There is no first-aid kit and manual onsite.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room #8 there is a container of disinfecting wipes accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Daycare Room 4, there are 11 uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children. (Corrected on site)
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of ten children files reviewed did not have a health assessment on file. One out of ten children files reviewed did not have a complete medical record on file. (Corrected on site)
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
There is no written plan for safe sleep practices available for review. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One out of ten children files reviewed did not have a record of scheduled hours and days of attendance. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
In Room #8 there are 8 children in attendance and 9 signed in. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 16, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
8 feet fencing not secure to fence posts, causing scratches or cut when children in care walking along railroad tides.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Facility did not have shade provided for children when in outdoor play.
Sep 6, 20233 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Facility did have 3 triangle tarps connected to the corner of the fencing, which children in care were hanging on and swinging on, not used for shade purposes.(Observed by surveyor) Play area had hard surface on landing of slides on the climbing structure, not enough landing zone surface (wood mulch).
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Fencing not secure to fence post, causing scratches or cut when children in care walking along railroad tide. (Observed by surveyor).
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One out of 15 child's records reviewed did not have completed immunizations as recommended.
Aug 14, 20238 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Facility did not have names and phone numbers posted of two additional adults available to work in case of emergency as substitutes.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hot water exceeding over 110 degrees in lavatory fixtures accessible to children in care at time of visit. (Corrected on Site).
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Electrical fan sitting on a shelf accessible to children in care not mounted high on a wall or guarded. (Corrected on Site).
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written program plans in each unit not posted at time of visit.(Corrected on Site)
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Individual space is not available for each child in care for their possessions at time of visit.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
No shade provided for outdoor play area.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Food is prepared in a different building from the facility, but in the same facility grounds.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Small refrigerators in classrooms and kitchen do not have thermometers as recommended by Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
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