Little Learners Preschool Center
302 E AVE F, SYRACUSE, KS 67878Childery 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
- 18
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), and Children's Records & Files (4). Of 24 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Feb 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Three pairs of adult scissors on a low shelf in the classroom not in a locked storage an accessible to children in care. Corrected on site.
Jan 7, 20266 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
There is no emergency medical treatment form on file for 2 children in care.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
At time of survey there were 20 children in care, the maximum capacity for the license is 18 children. The license capacity exceeded by 2 children.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
There was no medical history on file for 3 children.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
There were only 8 cots available for license capacity of 18 children.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
There is no current immunization on file for 1 child.
Dec 2, 20259 Findings1 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of seventeen child files reviewed with an expired emergency medical release form on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two out of four staff files reviewed did not have the current health status completed. (One file was corrected on site)
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In the classroom there on a desk table there is 2 bottles of hand lotions with warning labels accessible to children. (Corrected on site) In the girl's bathroom in an unlocked drawer there is a can of Debreeze with warning labels accessible to children. (Corrected on site)
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In the classroom in an unlocked first aid kit were multiple packages of pain medication. (Corrected on site)
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Seven out seventeen child files reviewed without a medical history on file. Six out of seventeen child files reviewed medical history is not on current form. One out seventeen child files reviewed with an incomplete medical history on file.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
At time of survey there were no cots available for use.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The refrigerator in the classroom does not have thermometer. (Corrected on site)
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three out of seventeen child files reviewed without current immunizations record on file.
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
The facility is not operating within the terms of their license. The facility is a licensed preschool and pursuant to KAR 28-4-420 (t) (2) and (3) may only conduct sessions not exceeding three hours with children only enrolled in one session per day. The facility had three children attending both the morning and afternoon session.
Sep 30, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying identification as required to complete background checks.
Jan 11, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for two individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
There is no documentation of remaining 6 annual in-service clock hours for calendar year ending in 2023.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Not able to determine staff qualifications for an assistant on site.
Nov 15, 20233 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Director has completed 10 annual in-service clock hours for calendar year ending 2023.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
There is no record of a health assessment on file for one staff.
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