Little Rays of Sunshine
Data last updated · May 2026
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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 25, 20254 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan needs does not include fire, tornado, flood, heavy snow blizzard, allergic reaction, serious injury, unscheduled closing and terrorism
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three out of four individuals residing in the home need a copy of a negative TB test on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Facility first aid kit needs 4x4 sterile gauze and elastic bandage.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
The facility did not have a supervision plan available for review at the time of the survey.