Pitter Patter Playhouse
108 S 50TH ST, PARSONS, KS 67357Childery 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 (12), Children's Records & Files (6), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 22 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 14, 20257 Findings1 Important6 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Four providers lack the health status form on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Four providers that care for children lack orientation on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are several tires, some outdoor toys and some sort of table that is piled up in the weeds in the backyard play area that poses a hazard to children. There are 2 small plastic swimming pools that are full of water that appear to have not been dumped daily that poses a hazard to children. There are 2 pretty good sized holes in the backyard posing a hazard to children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outdoor play equipment is not constructed and in good repair for play.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Several knives were in an unlocked kitchen drawer accessible to children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Arthritis pain cream and 2 tubes of toothpaste were in an unlocked drawer in the bathroom that were acessible to children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One electrical outlet accessible to children not covered in playroom and 2 electrical outlets accessible to children not covered in bathroom. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 15, 20242 Findings2 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two out of 7 children's files reviewed lacks current immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jul 25, 202313 Findings1 Critical1 Important11 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of 16 children's files reviewed lacks an emergency medical release on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Changing table has a fabric cover over the changing pad.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Five out of 16 children's files reviewed lacks current immunizations on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Primary care giver was not provided with orientation before giving sole responsibility to care and supervise the children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
No impact absorbent surfacing material under swing set in the outdoor play area.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The floors are not clean and a wall with a vent that has thick dust on it is not maintained for health and safety.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Not maintained for health and safety of children when the yard is not being maintained and needs mowed.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A bottle of hair detangler and a bottle of Scentsy room spray is in a cubby within reach of children.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are 5 outlets in the living room where children play that are not covered. There are 4 outlets in the playroom not covered. There is one outlet in the second bathroom that is not covered. There are 2 outlets in the main bathroom that are not covered.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Main bathroom toilet is dirty and needs cleaned. Unknown substance in toilet.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Second emergency exit is partially blocked with a large cardboard box and big pieces of cardboard on the ground in front of the bottom of the steps.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of 16 children's files reviewed lacks a health assessment on file. One out of 16 children's files reviewed lacks a medical record on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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