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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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Kansas's licensing baseline. 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
- Not Available
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (13), Children's Records & Files (10), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 28 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
A potty chair was stored in the hallway outside of the bathroom.
Jan 29, 202515 Findings3 Critical12 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
A licensee does not have child abuse and neglect training on file.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child (out of 7) needs an emergency medical release form on file.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child (out of 7) has an expired emergency medical release form on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two children (out of 7) need updated immunization records on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
A licensee does not have basic child development training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
A licensee does not have the training, "recognizing when a child is ill and prevention and control of infectious diseases" training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
A licensee does not have the training, "prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions" training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One employee does not have orientation training on file (policies & procedures of facility); this employee occasionally has sole responsibility of the children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
A licensee does not have "emergency preparedness" training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
A licensee does not have the training, "Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants" training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
A licensee does not have "building premises safety" training on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The facility does not have a 2A 10B:C fire extinguisher on the premises.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a door, leading to the basement with a variety of stairs; the door was not properly secured at the time of visit.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child (out of 7) needs a completed/signed health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Feb 28, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
Jan 24, 202411 Findings1 Critical4 Important6 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical release form was not on file for one child.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Emergency contacts are needed for one child.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB tests were not on file for two persons living in the home.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment was not on file for one person caring for children.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Immunization record was not on file for one cat.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunization records were not current for two children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
CPR and first aid training was not on file for one provider.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Health and safety training was not on file for one provider.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Statement was not on file from the parents of two children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Page 1 of the medical record was incomplete for one child. Page 3 of the medical record (Health assessment) was not on file for one child. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117