Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center
306 E MADISON, GARDNER, KS 66030-0000Childery 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
- 127
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (15), Building & Premises Safety (7), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (6). Of 44 total findings, 16 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 202511 Findings3 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
The mechanical safety checks are not documented on a form provided by the department.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member does not have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member lacks training in prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not recorded for December 2024.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
One child in care has prescription medication on premise and it is not in the original pharmacy container.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Two children in care have prescription medication on premise and do not have parental permission on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 202: One electrical outlet that is accessible to children is not covered. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child in care has a medical record that is not signed by a parent/guradian on file.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Room 204: Cots are not labeled and designated for use by a single child. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Kitchen: Dented cans of corn, peas and peaches, on a shelf. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Current liability insurance is not on file.
Nov 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Rooms 101 and 102 are not lighted to allow freedom of movement and to ensure staff members are able to observe the breathing of each child.
Oct 3, 20242 Findings2 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Health and safety training incomplete for two staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome training incomplete for one staff.
Jul 26, 20245 Findings2 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
First aid training not on file for one staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
All health and safety training components incomplete for nineteen staff.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment not recorded on the KDHE form for two staff.
- Terms of LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Room 103: There is one child (DOB: 8/8/2022) that is present in this unit. The unit is being used for 2-3 year olds.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Room 201: Neither staff member present meets the training requirements for the capacity/enrollment of the unit.
May 14, 202425 Findings9 Critical15 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for three staff and one service provider (Stretch and Grow) as required to complete background checks.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
The first aid kit on the transport vehicles lacks 4 x 4 gauze squares.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130(a)(4)(A)
The children that are being transported do not have their health assessments in the transport binder that is on the vehicle.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current pediatric CPR and first aid incomplete for three staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Pediatric CPR and first aid incomplete within 30 days of hire for two staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Precautions when transporting children training not on file for one staff who transports children by vehicle.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Orientation incomplete for six staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
All components of health and safety training incomplete within 30 days of hire for 20 staff.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Current immunizations are not on file for four children out of eighteen records reviewed. Medical record incomplete for one child out of eighteen records reviewed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment not on file for three staff, incomplete for three staff and not on the KDHE form for two staff. Negative TB test not on file for four staff and one service provider (Stretch and Grow).
- Terms of LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Room 103: This room is used for 2-3 year olds and there are two children present that are over 3 years old (DOB: 4/1/2021 and 3/8/2021).
- ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-422
Licensing agency was not notified of the change in program director.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 103: One of the drawers under the counter is damaged, broken; falls apart when opened. Some of the stuffed animals that children play with are visibly soiled.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 102: The wall and the mirror on the wall have visible dirt/debris.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Transport vehicles: There is Tylenol, Benadryl and Neosporin in the first aid kit. Room 101: Hand sanitizers and lotion in a container on a shelf by the diaper changing table. Partial correction at visit.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 101: The exterior exit door is partially blocked by an infant swing.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Non-prescription medication was administered to a child in care that was less than two years old and the medication dosage instructions state that the medication cannot be given to a child under two years old without a doctor's note.
- 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
Preschool playground: There is hard bare dirt at the end of the slide and all around the climbing structure to the slide.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The mid-morning snack consisted of a fruit grain bar only in several classrooms. The posted menu for the week only lists one food item for morning and afternoon snack.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Kitchen: An open package of luncheon turkey meat is not dated. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Room 101: The diaper pad is torn and cracked; the surface is damaged.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Room 101: A few prepared bottles of breast milk did not have the contents indicated on the label in the refrigerator. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Work reference not on file for two staff.
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