Little Tribe Daycare USD 297
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, ST FRANCIS, KS 67756Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (16), Building & Premises Safety (14), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10). Of 52 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 202614 Findings1 Critical4 Important9 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of seventeen children's Emergency Medical Treatment form is not on file.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe Sleep plan needs to state adequate lighting, where the napping is stored, and for under 12 months of age tight fitting mattress.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include procedures for unscheduled closings and Intruder.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Provider arrived at the facility and hands were not washed.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Child arrived at the facility and hands were not washed.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Six out of seventeen children's immunizations are not current.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One staff only has 4 hours of professional development training completed.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two staff orientation are not on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Immune support medicine on low shelf in the kitchen accessible to children. *Corrected at survey*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Cleaner on low shelf in the napping room accessible to children. *Corrected at survey* Wood cleaner on low shelf in the entry way in reach of children. *Corrected at survey* Sunscreen on low shelf in the kitchen in reach of children. *Corrected at survey*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of seventeen children's health assessment is not on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Infant in care does not have the statement signed by parents that there is an unimmunized child in care.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three out of seventeen children's medical history is not complete.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jan 14, 202516 Findings1 Critical6 Important9 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of fifteen children's Emergency Medical Release was not on file.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Breast milk was not labeled with the time the milk was expressed.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written Safe Sleep plan does not include where the older chidren are napping. Does not include the lightening is lit enough for children to be seen and able to move freely.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Written permission was not documented on the KDHE form for the off- premises field trip.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff's health status form and TB test was not on file. One staff's Tb test was not on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans are not updated for the procedures for heavy snow/blizzard, allergic reaction. and continuity of operations.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit did not contain elastic bandages.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Four out of fifteen children's immunizations is not on file or current.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One staff's CPR and first aid training was done on-line only per the documentation in the file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two staff's health and safety training is not on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One Providers CPR and first aid training expired January 7, 2025. Two providers CPR and first aid training is not on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Three month old infant napping in a room that was too dark and the infant could not be seen.
- 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 infants statement in regards to a child in care not immunized was not on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of fifteen children's medical record is not on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of fifteen children's health assessment is not on file.
Dec 5, 202322 Findings2 Critical5 Important15 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Providers documentation of Child Development, SIDS, and Child Abuse and Neglect training not on file.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency telephone numbers not posted for police, fire, ambulance, hospital, and poison control.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Water was served for lunch instead of milk.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Seven-month-old infant napping in a playpen with a mattress that is not tight fitting. Space between the mattress and side of the playpen.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Sheets on the smaller cots do not cover the full bottom area of the cots where the child sleeps.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff members TB test is not on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff members health assessment is not on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of twelve children's immunizations are not current.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two staff members orientation are not on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Medicines on low shelf in the kitchen that are in reach of children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
2A-10B:C fire extinguisher is not available.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Basement walls by the stairs have mold present.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Little tyke slide lands on the edge of the concrete sidewalk.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Manufacturer recommendations for the mats under the little tyke equipment are not on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Adult scissors, screwdriver and peelers in the kitchen in a low drawer in reach of children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Dawn soap on kitchen counter in reach of children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Electrical outlets are not covered in the kitchen that are accessible to children. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
No smoke detector is available in the basement.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan does not state the areas of the home used for daycare.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan lacks details for where children are during daycare activities. Also, the plan does not state children over 5 yrs of age how they are outside with or without adult supervision.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Five out of twelve children's Medical Record is not on file or complete.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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