Pitter Patter Playhouse North
612 N 30TH 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20268 Findings3 Important5 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Provider lacks a safe sleep policy for children who nap.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two providers lack a health status form on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Provider lacks the documentation of when she practiced the emergency procedures with the children.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of 7 children's files reviewed lacks current immunizations on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Unlocked cabinet below kitchen sink has cleaning supplies and dish soap in it which is accessible to children. Corrected at visit per surveyor's request.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Knives were in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen accessible to children. Corrected at visit per surveyor's request.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of 7 children's files reviewed lacks a health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One provider lacks a negative TB skin test on file.
Feb 29, 20245 Findings1 Important4 Administrative
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff member lacks a health assessment and negative TB skin test on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Impact absorbent surface material is not installed under and around the outside play equipment.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are 3 missing outlet covers in the playroom and 3 missing outlet covers in the living room where children play.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Several cabinets in the kitchen have evidence of mouse droppings. A vent cover in the living room where children play has a sharp edge sticking up on it creating a danger to children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of 10 children's files reviewed lacks a health assessment on file.
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