Littles and Laughter Child Care
Data last updated · May 2026
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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (11) and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 15 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Nine out of nine children files reviewed need current emergency medical treatment form on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two out of nine children's files reviewed need current immunization record on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Five out of nine children's file reviewed need new medical record form on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Four out of nine children's files reviewed need health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Feb 10, 20253 Findings3 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two out of 12 children's files need current immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three out of 12 children's records need a current health assessment on file. (20250210-abergquist)
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jul 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Reporting Critical IncidentsK.A.R. 28-4-133
The provider failed to submit a critical incident report to KDHE by the next working day due to a child being injured and requiring medical attention.
Feb 27, 20246 Findings6 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One resident under 16 years old needs current immunizations on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Mounted gate needed at the top of the stairway on the back deck leading to the playground. Removal able gate needed at the bottom of the stairway to prevent access by children under 2 1/2 years of age.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Back Yard deck and stairway leading to playground needs guarded to prevent a child's head or body from falling through. Balusters surrounding the front patio need repaired to close gaps more than 4 inches apart.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Facility needs a 2A-10B:C fire extinguisher.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One resident under 16 years old needs a current health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117