Open Arms Lutheran CDC
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 167
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Children in Room 4 were not encouraged to serve themselves.
Dec 27, 20237 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
The first aid kit in one transporting vehicle did not contain an elastic bandage.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Proper diaper procedures were not followed in Unit 1 (Infant Room) when the paper towel was not removed from underneath the child before putting on the clean diaper (Step 6).
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Cleaning supplies and other chemicals with warning labels to keep out of reach of children were unlocked and accessible to children in multiple classrooms.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Current program plan was not posted in Room 10. (Corrected during survey by staff.)
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Opened fruit loops were not stored in an airtight container in Room 5.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Children are not encouraged to serve themselves in Rooms 3, 4, 5 and 10.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
One bottle was not labeled with the date received or contents of the bottle.