Little Samaritans Child Development Center
836 ARGYLE AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, KS 67467-1622Childery 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (6), Children's Records & Files (5), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5). Of 20 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 14, 202510 Findings1 Critical8 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Safe sleep training not complete for program director.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Current health history forms not on file for 2 staff.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Plan does not include unscheduled closing plan.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Plan does not include procedures for allergic reaction.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Plan does not include continuity of care plans.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Plan does not include procedures for special needs children.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Updated medical history form not on file for 8 children out of 17 records reviewed.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Health assessment not on file for 1 child out of 17 records reviewed.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 18 records reviewed.
Nov 14, 20244 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Authorization for emergency medical care incomplete for 1 child out of 17 records reviewed. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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
Incomplete medical record for 2 children out of 17 records reviewed. One corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 3 children out of 17 records reviewed
Nov 3, 20236 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Authorization for emergency medical care not on file for 1 child out of 13 records reviewed.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Documentation of orientation not on file for 1 staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not on file for 1 substitute.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Medical record not on file for 1 child out of 13 records reviewed.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills not completed in September 2023.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
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