Playhouse on Pine Street
1922 PINE ST, HARPER, KS 67058Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (12), Building & Premises Safety (9), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6). Of 32 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 202618 Findings2 Critical4 Important12 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual(s) working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two of nine child files reviewed lack an emergency medical treatment form.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Licensing Specialist observed five children napping on cots without a bottom cover provided.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff files reviewed lack a health status form. One staff file reviewed lacks a negative tuberculosis test.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There are no tornado drills conducted for the licensure year.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
There are no fire drills conducted for the licensure year.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Six of nine child files reviewed do not have immunizations.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One staff file has been employed longer than 30 days and does not have health and safety training.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One staff file reviewed does not have professional development training hours.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One staff file reviewed does not have pediatric first aid and CPR.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a push mower and a metal shovel in the outdoor play area. Corrected at the time of the survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A container of disinfectant wipes, body lotion, and vapor rub are accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of the survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is one outlet uncovered in the bathroom accessible to children. Corrected at the time of the survey. There are two outlets uncovered in the living room and accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The block of kitchen knives is accessible to children in care. Corrected at the time of the survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Facility does not have well child health information CCL 011 form posted or shared.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One of nine child files reviewed lack a medical history.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Four of nine child files reviewed lack a health assessment.
Dec 11, 202414 Findings2 Critical3 Important9 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Facility does not have emergency telephone numbers posted.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Five of Five child files reviewed does not an authorization for emergency medical care.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Facility does not have a safe sleep policy developed.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff file reviewed does not have a health status form or health assessment.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Facility does not have emergency plans available.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two of five child files reviewed do not have immunizations.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Dish soap is accessible to children in care. Disinfectant wipes are accessible to children in care Diaper rash cream is accessible to children in care. All were moved to be inaccessible to children and corrected at the time of the survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Kitchen knifes were accessible to children on the kitchen counter. Provider moved the knives to be inaccessible to children and this was corrected at the time of the survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The swing set in the outdoor play area is not anchored.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The swing set does not have impact absorbent surfacing material under or around it.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The shed in the outdoor play area consists of flea/tick spray, gallons of paint and other outdoor yard products are all accessible to children. All products are labeled to keep out of reach of children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Four of five child files reviewed do not have a medical history.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three of five child files reviewed do have a health assessment.
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