Loving Arms Daycare Centers Inc
1531 SAINT MARYS ROAD, JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441-0000Childery 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
- 91
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (11), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (5). Of 36 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two child files do not have a health assessment on file. Children have been enrolled for more than 60 days.
Sep 11, 202515 Findings2 Critical12 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three child files out of 10 child files reviewed do not have complete written permission from parent for emergency medical treatment, as the forms are missing a start date to care.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file reviewed does not have documentation of child abuse and neglect and basics of child development training.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Facility transports children to and from school. One child does not have permission to go off-premises.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Nine staff files reviewed do not have a health status form available for review.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of children.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include procedures for an unscheduled closing.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diapering procedures were not posted in Unit 1, Unit 5, Unit 4, and Unit 8. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors located on top of a cubby shelf in Unit 8 are not in locked storage.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Aquaphor located in the bathroom of Unit 8 is within reach of children and not in locked storage.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two child files out of 10 child files reviewed do not have a complete medical history form on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Four child files out of 10 child files reviewed do not have a health assessment on file. Children have been enrolled for more than 60 days.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Safe sleep practices plan is not developed for all ages of children in care.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
A freezer containing breastmilk in Unit 5 does not have a thermometer present. A refrigerator in Unit 8 is measuring at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Several gallons of milk, juice and cheese sticks are being stored in the refrigerator. A refrigerator in Unit 4 is measuring at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk is being stored in the refrigerator. A kitchen freezer is measuring at 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple perishable foods are being stored in the freezer.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Four child files out of 10 child files reviewed do not have current immunizations on file. Children have been enrolled for more than 60 days.
Aug 6, 202410 Findings1 Critical8 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of ten staff files reviewed did not have complete documentation of orientation.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Sink water throughout all the classrooms within the facility were under 90 degrees.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two child files out of 20 child files reviewed did not have a complete medical history on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child file out of 20 child files reviewed did not have a health assessment and child was enrolled more than 60 days ago.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Multiple cots located in Unit 1 and Unit 8 were not separated from each other by at least 24 inches.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Two bottles containing breast milk was not labeled with the child's name and the date and time expressed.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Multiple bottles within the facility containing formula were not appropriately labeled with the child's names, contents, and the date and time prepared.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Facility is not practicing methods of food storage when four expired jugs of 0% milk were present in a fridge.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Five child files out of 20 child files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file and children were enrolled more than 60 days ago.
Aug 1, 202310 Findings3 Critical7 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two child files out of 18 child files reviewed do not have a complete Emergency Medical Release form on file. One file is missing start date of care. One file does not have a form.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
While onsite surveyors observed the facility was not maintaining staff- child ratio. One staff member was left alone with four children aged nine months to 11 months. Staff child ratio for this age range is one staff to three children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Education documentation is not on file for one staff member.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Eight child files out of 18 child files reviewed do not have a complete medical record on file. One form is missing emergency contact information. One form is missing parent signature. Six child files do not have current immunizations on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff files out of ten files reviewed did not have a complete health assessment on file. Staff signature was missing.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Per program director statement, written tornado drill plan is not followed in the event of a tornado.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Changing pad in Unit 6 has a rip.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Three child files out of 18 child files reviewed do not have a health assessment on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Noon meal did not include a bread or bread product.
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