Little Squirts Playhouse
307 LINCOLN ST, LA CYGNE, KS 66040Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8) and Building & Premises Safety (4). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 1, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three of nine children's files reviewed lack a completed Authorization for Emergency Medical Care on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two of nine children's files review lack updated immunizations on file.
- 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 of nine children's files reviewed lack a completed health assessment on file.
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Impact absorbing material is lacking around the slide area.
Jul 24, 20247 Findings1 Critical6 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two of eight children's files reviewed lacked a completed Emergency Medical Release on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two of eight children's files reviewed lacked current immunization record on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Swing set in outdoor play area needs to have impact-absorbent material installed.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Trampoline in outdoor play area is accessible to children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outlet in bathroom is no covered and is accessible to children. *Corrected at Visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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
Two of eight children's files reviewed lacked an updated medical record on file.
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