Peppermint Pattys Day Care and Preschool
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
- 66
- 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 10 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Building & Premises Safety (4). Of 21 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
A toddler's hands were not washed after being diapered in the Duck unit.
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Cobwebs were present across a window of the Butterly (Dino) unit. Dead insects were present on the windowsill under the cobwebs. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Duck room did not have hot water provided at the child's hand washing sink. 71 degrees F.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The sink in the Butterfly room has pooling water and is not draining.
Nov 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
On November 25, 2024, two (2) toilet training devices were stored outside the bathroom in Animal Kingdom (South Room). According to collateral contact, the toilet training devices have been used by children while in this location.
Sep 13, 20243 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Four bottles of Clorox wipes not in locked storage in the Dino room. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The refrigerator in the Dino room is not maintained at 40 degrees or lower; thermometer reading 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Documentation of insurance not on file.
Nov 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One (1) child did not have a health assessment on file.
Oct 4, 20235 Findings1 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff lacks 16 hours of continuing education hours during the 2022- 2023 licensure year by having 15 hours.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
One child was missing updated immunizations on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment not on the KDHE form for three staff. Negative TB test not on file for one staff.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Work references not on file for 3 staff. Two staff records corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 22, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Infant sleeping area is not separated from the play area in the Duck room.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
One playpen not available in the Duck room with three infants present.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
One infant sleeping on a cot, not in a crib or playpen.
Sep 14, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Building B: Duck (North Room) has 14 children with 2 staff. Two children are infants and 12 children are toddlers. The ratio for the room is 1:4. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Terms of LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Building B: Duck (North Room) has 14 children present. Two children are infants and 12 children are toddlers. The room is licensed for 8 children, 2 weeks to 6 years of age. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 3, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Staff of the facility did not demonstrate sound judgment when on 7-3-23 Diatomaceous Earth Powder was applied to the area rugs of the Ducks Room and not cleaned up prior to the childrens use of the room. The toddlers were exposed to and had contact with the powder.