Little Smiles Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, LEWIS, KS 67552Childery 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (6), Children's Records & Files (5), and Building & Premises Safety (4). Of 19 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 5, 20261 Finding1 Administrative
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three children files had an incomplete medical history on file.
Nov 12, 20256 Findings4 Important2 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Provider naps a 3-month-old in a bassinet.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
A play pen not in use at time of survey is used to store a baby walker. (Corrected on site)
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
The physical for the provider is not completed on the new health status form.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Provider diaper changes children on a cloth pad. (Corrected on site)
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is an uncovered electrical outlet near the handwashing sink in the kitchen area.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The swing set needs surfacing under 2 of the swings, there is bare grass exposed under the areas.
Mar 24, 20253 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
There are three cots in use with no bottom cover.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Playpen in use does not have a fitted sheet.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Upon arrival there was a bottle of Lysol spray on the kitchen counter and three tubes of diaper rash on the changing table: all items with warning labels accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 16, 20248 Findings1 Critical4 Important3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of eleven child files reviewed have an incomplete emergency medical form on file.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Per provider statement there are two children who are serve water for each meal.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Blankets use for napping are laying inside a playpen.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Four out of eleven child files reviewed have an incomplete/missing signed off-premises form on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Last tornado drill is recorded for the month of September 2024.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two out of eleven child files reviewed do not have their current record of immunizations available.
- 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
Four out of eleven child files reviewed have an incomplete medical history on file.
Oct 5, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
On the changing table there are two tubes of diaper rash cream with warning labels accessible to children. Corrected on site.
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