Small Steps Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, RUSSELL, KS 67665-0000Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 7, 20254 Findings2 Important2 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
One bottle not labeled with child's name.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Provider did not act with sound judgement as evidenced by her stating "Well, there's a damn knife in the sink." Children were within hearing distance at this time.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Toothpaste and Cereve accessible on counter in bathroom. Lotion and diapering wipes accessible in playroom.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Three knives accessible in sink in kitchen.
Apr 17, 20254 Findings4 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider is without training for emergency preparedness and response planning.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider is without training for the handling and storage of hazardous materials.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider is without training for prevention and control of infectious diseases.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider is without training for building and premises safety.
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