Little Steps Big Hearts Daycare
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
- 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 Children's Records & Files (5), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 13 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 27, 20253 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe sleep practices are not written for all ages of children.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health status form was not completed for provider. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Medical history is not on current form for two children.
Oct 23, 20245 Findings1 Critical1 Important3 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One resident/employee's Pediatric CPR/First Aid is expired. This resident/employee cares for children unsupervised by the provider (on occasion).
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
One visiting dog does not have rabies vaccinations on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child (out of 4) needs updated immunization records on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is insect killer on the ground in the backyard play area; there are 2 garden weasels in the backyard as well.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Oct 30, 20235 Findings1 Critical1 Important3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one resident of the home.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Immunization records are not on file for one visiting dog.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child's immunization record is lacking the varicella vaccine, and another child's record is lacking the MMR vaccine.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
An unguarded heating appliance is located on a table in the play area.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117