Little Sprouts Learning Center
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 6 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 24, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Staff RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
One 3 year old was alone in the East Classroom bathroom while both classrooms were outdoors. Upon Licensing Specialists arrival staff were unaware where the missing child was.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Bags of candy, vanilla wafers, and chips are opened and not stored in air tight containers or sealable plastic bags.
Nov 8, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Staff RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
The minimum staff-child ratio was not maintained in the West classroom when there was 20 children, ages 3 years to 5 years, with one staff, upon the surveyors arrival and when the staff left the classroom to get from the kitchen. (Corrected when the second staff returned to the classroom.)
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Rodent droppings and water from a leaking pipe were observed under the sink in the kitchen.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Open pretzel sticks and chips are not stored in a container with a tight- fitting cover.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Children have not been brushing their teeth after lunch.