Little Sprouts Group Daycare Home
2514 S 49TH TER, KANSAS CITY, KS 66106-3530Childery 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11), Children's Records & Files (4), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 18 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20256 Findings1 Critical2 Important3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
facility did not submit identifying information for three individuals as required to complete background checks .
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two adults lacked documentation of negative TB test on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two Adult folders reviewed lacked Health status forms on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two adult folders lacked documentation of pediatric first aid on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two adult folders reviewed lacked documentation of orientation on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Eleven children folders reviewed lacked complete medical record forms on file.
Nov 1, 20247 Findings1 Critical2 Important4 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- And 28- 4-127K.A.R. 28-4-124
One out of nine child file lacked Authorization Emergency Medical on file at time of survey.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
One pet on site did not have vaccinations current.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One out five providers did not have health and safety training completed at time of survey.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two out of five providers did not have CPR at time of survey.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of nine child files lacked completed medical history form at time of survey.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Nov 9, 20235 Findings1 Critical2 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual to complete background check.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One person living in residence does not have negative TB test on file.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster plans were not developed at the time of survey.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Three out of four staff members do not have current CPR on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of nine childs health assessment is incomplete.
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