Little Tots Montessori
13651 DONAHOO RD, KANSAS CITY, KS 66109Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 22 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Provider in Aqua Room did not wash hands after removing gloves and before attending to another child's diapering needs.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Aqua Room, licensed for 10 toddler age children, was observed with 11 children at the time of the survey, exceeding the capacity of the unit by one child. - Compliance was achieved when the staff from the Yellow Room and the assign children returned to their unit.
Jul 25, 202513 Findings2 Critical10 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for two individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Sole provider in KU Room, with six children, lacked documentation of certification in pediatric 1st aid and CPR at the time of the survey.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
One of fifteen child files reviewed had no off-premise form on file for review.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One of eleven staff lacked documentation of a health status form of file for review.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Electrical outlets on a strip in the Yellow Room were uncovered at the time of the survey.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
During naptime at the time of the survey, the KU Room and Aqua Room were not lighted to allow freedom of movement and to ensure staff members are able to observe the breathing of each child.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Multiple electrical fans in use throughout the facility were not mounted high on the walls or guarded at the time of the survey.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Multiple bottles of hand sanitizer was observed on low shelves and desks throughout the facility and not in locked storage or out of the reach of children.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The premise was not maintained in good condition and clean at the time of the survey. Main boys bathroom had areas of exposed drywall and an overly worn and stained toilet seat. Areas of the freezers and refrigerator had spills and crumbs on shelf surfaces. KU Room had trim near the south door that was floppy and not adhered to the base of the wall, room had a pungent sewer odor and floors around toilet were visibly dirty. Wall in the hallway outside main bathrooms had pealed missing paint and exposed drywall.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Surfaces under and around the swings and stationary play structure was not sufficiently maintained at the time of the survey.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Bag of frozen breast milk stored in the Yellow Room refrigerator was not labeled with anything other than the date it was expressed.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of fifteen child files reviewed lacked documentation of medically appropriate current immunizations at the time of the survey.
Aug 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One of fifteen staff lacked documentation of a negative TB test on file for review.
Mar 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Premise is not maintained in good condition ceiling tiles need replaced soiled from rainwater in front walkway.
Aug 9, 20235 Findings1 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Aqua Room was out of ratio from 12:30 pm to 2:45 pm due to a staff leaving sick while the children were napping, leaving one staff with six napping toddlers.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Blue Room had disinfectant wipes and adult size scissors on low table, not in locked storage.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Program plan was not posted in Red Room at the time of the survey.
- Child Care Centers: Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-436
Cots with napping children in Aqua Room were observed separated by less than twenty-four inches.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Three child files reviewed lacked complete information of persons to notify in case of an emergency.
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