Little Stars Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, FT SCOTT, KS 66701Childery 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 18 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 15, 202518 Findings1 Critical8 Important9 Administrative
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Mechanical Safety check was not available for review.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
One crib was not set at its lowest point.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe Sleep policy for all ages was not available for review.
- Parental AccessK.A.R. 28-4-123
Parents did not have written notification that cameras are used in the facility.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three of 3 staff did not have record of a negative TB test on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three of 3 staff did not have Health Status form on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency Procedures not available for review.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
One child's medication form was not signed by a parent.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diapering procedures was not posted in diaper changing area.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Three of 3 staff did not have record of Health and Safety training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Orientation not on file for 2 staff.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Three of 3 staff did not have record of First Aid and CPR on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bottle of medication was located on kitchen counter within reach of children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Container of cleaning wipes were within reach of children on the diaper changing table.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Fire extinguisher was empty.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Block of steak knives was located on kitchen counter within reach of children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan was not available for review.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One of 3 children did not have a Health Assessment on file.
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