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Childery

Little Stars

1201 S WASHINGTON AVE, LIBERAL, KS 67901Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:39
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 12 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Jan 26, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
5 Important7 Administrative

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Children's Records & Files (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Jan 26, 20262 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      Shelter -in-place and off-premises relocation drills are not recorded for the 2025 licensure year.

    • Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117

      Two out of five children files reviewed were incomplete. (Corrected on site)

  2. Jan 14, 20252 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
    • Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a

      Upon arrival a 15-month-old was napping in a car seat. (Corrected on site)

    • SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a

      Upon arrival there were 2 children ages 15 months old and 14 months old napping behind closed door. (Corrected upon surveyor request)

  3. Nov 25, 20243 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
    • Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a

      There is no bottom cover for 2 cots that are used for napping children. (Corrected on site)

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      There is no copy of the procedures posted in the diaper changing area. (Corrected on site)

    • SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115

      There is no surfacing installed under the use zone for the swing set.

  4. Dec 4, 20235 Findings1 Important4 Administrative
    • Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126

      One person living in the home over 16 years of age did not have Results of TB test on file at time of visit.

    • SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115

      Knife block with several knifes on top of kitchen counter accessible to children in care.(Corrected on site). Razor on bathroom tub accessible to children in care. (corrected on site).

    • SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115

      Medication for person in the home on top of kitchen counter. (Corrected on site).

    • SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115

      Swing set in the outdoor play area not enough wood chips on landing zone.

    • Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117

      One child in the facility did not have Health Assessment on file at time of visit.

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