Little Steps Daycare
467 S LONGBRANCH DR, MAIZE, KS 67101-7019Childery 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (5), Children's Records & Files (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). Of 17 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 22, 202415 Findings1 Critical9 Important5 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Out of nine child records reviewed, two children do not have an Authorization for Emergency Medical Care form on file.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Per provider's statement children have not been taken out daily since 10/31/2024.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
One two month old child was observed sleeping in a bassinet.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not recorded for 2024.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills are not recorded for 2024.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
One child was not diapered on a nonabsorbent pad on the floor or a changing table when they were diapered on a couch.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
A copy of the diapering procedures are not posted.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The provider did not follow diapering procedures when no roll of paper or disposable towel was placed under the child (step 2), did not wipe their hands with a moist towelette or a damp paper towel (step 7), did not wash the child's hands (step 9) and did clean and disinfect the diapering area (step 11).
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The provider did not wash their hands before snack was given.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Four children did not wash their hands before a snack was given.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Out of nine child records reviewed, two children who have been enrolled more than 60 days do not have complete immunizations on file.
- Applicant; LicenseeK.A.R. 28-4-114
The license was not posted.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Household cleaning supplies and bodily care products bearing warning labels are not in locked storage or kept out of reach in the bathroom children use.
- 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
Out of nine child records reviewed, three children have incomplete medical records on file.
Dec 14, 20232 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster plans are not developed for evacuations.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan is not developed.
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