Little Lions Learning Center Inc
198 N POPLAR ST, HOPE, KS 67451Childery 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
- 23
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 19 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Children did not wash hands after eating snack in Row Your Boat Room C.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child file does not have a medical history recorded on the current form.
May 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Glass cleaner located in Row Your Boat RM C is not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Equipment and materials in Row Your Boat RM C is placed on high shelving out of reach of children.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Breastmilk stored in a fridge is not properly labeled with the date and time expressed.
Aug 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Facility was not following the Terms of License. A two year three month old child was present in Old MacDonald. Old MacDonald is licensed for two and a half years to school age. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Facility did not practice sanitary methods of food handling as licensing specialists observed bowls of food sitting on top of a diaper changing mat. Staff members served children food out of the bowls.
May 15, 202410 Findings2 Critical6 Important2 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two child files out of ten child files reviewed do not have a complete Emergency Medical Release Form on file. One form is missing and end date of care. One form is missing health insurance policy number.
- Staff RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Specialists observed sole staff member in Old MacDonald and Baby Shark leave the units to answer the door for licensing specialists. 10 children in Old MacDonald and three children in Baby Shark were left unsupervised.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Two child files out of 10 child files reviewed do not have current immunizations on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Diaper cream located in Baby Shark is accessible to children and not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hot water is not available in the handwashing sink used by children in Old MacDonald.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written program plan is not available in Old MacDonald, Row Your Boat and Baby Shark.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Specialist observed a six month old asleep in a crib with a heavy blanket. Specialist observed an eight month old infant asleep in a crib with multiple untucked blankets. A burp cloth was draped over the side of the crib. Corrected per specialist's request.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two staff files out of six staff files reviewed do not have work references on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Six staff files reviewed do not have a record of scheduled hours on file.
Mar 4, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Two individuals on-site and background check results remain pending.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Specialist observed facility not maintaining Terms of License for Baby Shark unit. Three children were present in the unit ranging in age of one year four months to one year ten months. Unit is licensed for six children aged two weeks to 12 months of age.