Little Monsters Daycare
32381 61ST RD, ARKANSAS CITY, KS 67005Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (7), Children's Records & Files (6), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 20, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two children do not have emergency medical treatment forms on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child in care does not have a current immunization record on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bathroom counter had body and hair products on it. They stated keep out of reach of children, and were within reach of the children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One outlet in the hallway did not have an outlet cover. The children use the hallway to get to the bathroom. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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
One child in care does not have a medical history form on file.
Sep 5, 20243 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
One dog does not have a current vaccine record on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One electrical outlet in the dining room did not have a cover. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Woman's razor, and body products were in the bathtub and on the bathroom counter within reach of the children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 20, 20235 Findings1 Important4 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Child sized table and chair have a vinyl cover that is torn. Children use table for eating and chair for sitting at the table.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two of eight children do not have current immunization records on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Small mini trampoline is in the backyard play area. It is within reach of the children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Slide for playset has a crack along the side. It is in an area that the children can be scratched or cut.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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