Little Tigers Daycare
605 W 4TH AVE, GARNETT, KS 66032Childery 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 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (15), Children's Records & Files (10), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (7). Of 44 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Oct 13, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Eight of eight children's files reviewed lacks updated Authorization for Emergency Medical Care on file.
Jun 4, 202510 Findings6 Important4 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Marshmallows served to children in a sandwich baggie on the living room floor.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Children's snack lacks healthful foods. They were served marshmallows for snack.
- Parental AccessK.A.R. 28-4-123
Parents not informed in writing of cameras used in the facility.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Facility lacks a copy of the procedures in the diaper-changing area.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Children lack handwashing before and after eating their snack.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Child's hands lack being washed after their diaper change.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two of nine children's files reviewed lack updated immunizations.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bathroom had toothpaste and hairspray accessible to children in care. *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
Three of nine children's files reviewed lack a current Health Assessment on file.
Mar 27, 20257 Findings2 Critical2 Important3 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
One infant asleep in swing with blanket upon arrival. *Moved per Licensing Specialists request.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual before allowing them to work, regularly volunteer, or reside in the facility.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
One bottle on living room table is not properly labeled with the child's name, contents, and time and date prepared.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One individual working in the facility lacks a negative tb test on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One individual lacks orientation on file prior to being given responsibility for the care and supervision of children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider caring for children lacks CPR and First Aid.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider lacks health and safety training on file prior to being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.
Jan 2, 20254 Findings1 Important3 Administrative
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Missing rabies vaccinations for two cats on the premises.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Three electrical outlets in the living room are uncovered and accessible to children. *Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Wet wipes, beauty products, and bodily care products bearing the label 'keep out of reach of children' are accessible to children in the bathroom. *corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Medical record missing for one out eleven children's files reviewed.
Aug 12, 20248 Findings5 Important3 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Two children under 12 months of age do not have an available pack-n- play.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
One child over the age of 12 months was napping on the recliner.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
An eight month old was asleep in swing upon arrival.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Dirty diaper accessible to children on the sofa.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Provider did not wash hands in between diaper changes.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Vape was located on the sofa 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
One of seven lacked a medical record on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three out of seven children's files reviewed lacked a completed Health Assessment on file.
Nov 16, 20233 Findings3 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Facility is near railroad tracks and will need a fenced-in play area.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Front porch steps need to have railing.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The railing on the front porch steps need balusters.
Oct 11, 20233 Findings3 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Front porch steps need to have railing.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The railing on the front porch steps need balusters.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Facility is near railroad tracks and will need a fenced-in play area.
Aug 24, 20233 Findings3 Administrative
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Facility is near railroad tracks and will need a fenced in play area.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Front porch steps needs to have railing.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Front porch steps need balusters.
Jun 5, 20235 Findings1 Critical1 Important3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for two individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Two cats present did not have current immunizations on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three children did not have current immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three children did not have health assessments on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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