Rhonds Little Rainbows In Home Daycare
GARDNER, KS 66030Childery 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 Children's Records & Files (7), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). Of 19 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20256 Findings2 Important4 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
No paper towels or wash clothes were available in the bathroom for hand drying. Corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- And 28- 4-127K.A.R. 28-4-124
Three out of the six children enrolled in care do not have the signed emergency medical care form.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
the health and safety certificates were not located at the time of the visit.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The provider did not have the required 2A 10B:C fire extinguisher in the home.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
No gate was found at the bottom of the stairs that lead to the second floor of the home. Children under 2 1/2 in care.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
May 10, 20243 Findings3 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunizations not on file for providers 14 year old child.
- 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
Medical record and health assessment not on file for providers 14 year old child.
Jun 26, 202310 Findings1 Critical5 Important4 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Emergency contacts are needed for one child.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills were not recorded for 2023.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills were not recorded for 2023.
- Swimming and Wading ActivitiesK.A.R. 28-4-129
Above ground pool needs a ring buoy, rope, or shepherd's hook.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Immunization records were not current for two cats and two dog.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunization record was not on file for provider's child.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Two lighters in drawers in lower level kitchen area. Corrected at visit.
✓ 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
Medical record (page 1) was not on file for provider's child; page 2 (physical) was not on file for provider's child and one child in care.
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