Little Tots Christian Child Development Gypsum
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, GYPSUM, KS 67448Childery 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 14
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 6, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Four children, 4-5 years of age, unsupervised when lead teacher left children alone to retrieve an item from an area 2 classroom spaces away from preschool unit.
Oct 21, 20253 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Large dome climber not anchored in the ground.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Current documentation of accident insurance not on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Current documentation of liability insurance not on file.
Oct 16, 20242 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
One electrical outlet uncovered in unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Documentation of accident and liability insurance not on file.
Sep 11, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not complete for program director. Program director is lead teacher and only staff caring for children.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include continuity of care.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include responses to allergic reactions.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not contain a bottle of water and an elastic bandage.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include procedures to care for children with special needs.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Unable to verify shade at all times of day on playground.
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