Peacock Pals
122 W 10TH ST, OTTAWA, KS 66067Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (18), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), and Children's Records & Files (4). Of 37 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20259 Findings1 Critical3 Important5 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual is working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
One pack n play (used for napping) was being used to contain storage items at the time of visit.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Five cats and one dog have expired rabies vaccinations. One cat and one dog have an appointment currently scheduled.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The hands of the children were not washed with soap and water before and after lunch.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One employee does not have "Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies..." training on file. The employee occasionally has sole responsibility of children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One employee does not have "Handling and storage of hazardous materials..." training on file. The employee occasionally has sole responsibility of children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One employee does not have "Building and premises safety..." training on file. The employee occasionally has sole responsibility of children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One employee does not have "Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction reactions" on file. The employee occasionally has sole responsibility of children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One employee has Pediatric CPR on file; however, the pediatric first aid component is not included.
Jan 24, 20246 Findings1 Critical3 Important2 Administrative
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Current vehicle insurance does not have 100,00/300,000/50,000 coverage.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
All emergency plans likely to affect the home not developed.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Two Aquariums that contain a gecko and a snake are accessible to children.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
One cat needs current rabies vaccination.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Smoke detectors lacking on each level of the home.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Railing for stairs in front yard play area has balusters more than 4 inches apart. Railings around porch in front yard play area are more than 4 inches apart.
Nov 21, 202322 Findings3 Critical6 Important13 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency phone numbers not posted.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Copy of required vehicle insurance not on file.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Mechanical safety check for vehicle not completed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB tests not on file for 3 adult and a 17 year old resident of the home.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment not on file for provider.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
All emergency plans likely to affect the home not developed.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Current immunizations for 8 cats and 1 dog not on file.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Litter boxes in back room accessible to children.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Two aquariums that contain geckos and a snake are in accessible to children.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Copy of immunization records not on file for providers children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
2A-10B:C fire extinguisher not available.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Smoke detectors lacking on each level of the home.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Areas of the kitchen floor and counters contain several items with little space to prepare meals/snacks.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Kitchen trash containers lacked lids.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Railing for stairs in front yard play area has balusters more than 4 inches apart. Railings around porch in front yard play area are more than 4 inches apart.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Medications, insect repellant, Lysol spray accessible to children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Drawers with several sharp knives and instrument in unlocked kitchen drawer.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Trampoline accessible to children at time of visit through the kitchen to the back yard.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Play equipment accessible to children at time of visit through the kitchen in the back yard. There is no ground cover.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Several dozen bodily care products and cleaning supplies accessible to children in the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
Providers 5 children under 16 years old do not have medical records or health assessments on file.
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