Patties Petites
32909 61ST RD, ARKANSAS CITY, KS 67005Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (4), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 17 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20265 Findings2 Important3 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not documented for first four months of 2026.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills are not documented for first four months of 2026.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Second provider has not completed any of the required hours for the licensure year.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Adult sized scissors are on the kitchen counter, in a container within reach of the children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Multiple cleaning supplies, are in the cabinet under the kitchen sink. There is not a lock on the cabinet doors.
Apr 9, 20255 Findings1 Important4 Administrative
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
The second provider, working longer than 30 days, does not have a negative TB test on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three children do not have current immunization records on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two children do not have a medical history on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two children do not have a health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Apr 4, 20247 Findings1 Critical4 Important2 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three children do not have an emergency medical release form on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two men, over 16 years of age, living in the home do not have a negative TB test on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Recorded fire drills are not on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Recorded tornado drills are not on file.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Two dogs living in the home do not have current immunization records on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child does not have a current immunization record on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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