Little Pony Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One individual residing in the home lacks a negative TB test on file.
Oct 16, 20247 Findings1 Critical1 Important5 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three of eight children's files reviewed lack emergency medical treatment forms on file.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
Three dogs lack current rabies vaccination on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Four of eight children's files reviewed lack current immunizations on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Play yard under swing set needs to have impact absorbing material placed under it.
- 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
Two infants under twelve months lack a statement signed by parents acknowledging that there are children at the childcare that do not receive immunizations.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Four of eight children's files reviewed lack a health assessment on file.
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