Rae of Sunshine Daycare
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
- 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 Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 14 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20254 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
A tornado drill was not recorded for August 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
A fire drill was not recorded for August 2025.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There are bodily care products on the edge of the bathtub, as well as in a restroom drawer (the drawer safety device is no longer latching). Children under six years of age have access to these products.
Oct 7, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical release form has expired for one child.
Sep 21, 20239 Findings1 Critical3 Important5 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility/Program did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
One child (out of 8) does not have authorized contacts for pick-up on file.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
One child (out of 8) does not have contact information for Parents/guardians on file.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
One dog needs current rabies vaccinations on file; vaccinations are expired.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two children (out of 8) need updated immunizations on file, and one child needs full immunizations on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider's Pediatric CPR/First Aid is expired - course is scheduled for October 2023; corrected during visit
- 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
Once child (out of 8) needs a health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two children (out of 8) need medical records (page 1) on file.