Small Wonders Early Learning Center
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (6), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). Of 25 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Multi-surface disinfectant cleaner was accessible to children in the Wonderkids unit. This was corrected at the request of the licensing specialist.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
A packing tape dispenser, with a sharp edge, was accessible to children in the Wonderkids unit. This was corrected at the request of the licensing specialist.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written lesson plans are not available in the Happy Faces unit.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Opened Goldfish crackers are not stored in an airtight container in the Rainbow Friends unit.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Opened food in the Wonderkids and Shooting Stars units are not labeled with the content and date it was opened.
Mar 21, 20257 Findings1 Critical3 Important3 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Out of 14 staff records reviewed, one staff employeed more than 30 days & counted in ratio, has not completed health and safety training.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Out of 14 staff records reviewed, two did not have a health status form completed.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diapering procedures were not followed two classrooms when gloves were not removed between diapering multiple children or before dressing the child (step 6) & staff did not wash hands after disinfecting the diapering area (step 12).
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Out of 17 child records reviewed, two did not have current immunizations on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Out of 14 staff records reviewed, two did not have a date of employment.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Out of 14 staff records reviewed, two did not have a record of scheduled hours.
Feb 8, 202413 Findings1 Critical11 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff employed longer than 30 days does not have the required Health and Safety Training on file. One staff, given sole responsibility, does not have documentation of the required Health and Safety training on file.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
A current immunization record is not on file for one of nine child files reviewed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff employed longer than 30 days do not have documentation of negative Tb on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff employed longer than 30 days does not have documentation of a health assessment on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The diaper changing pad in room 111 has a surface that has cracks.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Derogatory remarks were said by a staff member to a child when staff was heard saying, "I can't help you want to be a bad kid. Change your attitude or you will not get your tablet."
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Supplies with warning labels to "keep out of reach of children" were unlocked and accessible in Room 124/Shooting Stars (disinfectant, white board cleaner, Lysol spray and glass cleaner) and Room 114/Precious Angels (Lysol spray, Clorox wipes, hairspray and body spray).
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
A signed health assessment is not on file for one of nine child files reviewed.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Opened cheerios (Room 124/Shooting Stars) and opened potato chips (Room 106/Sunflower) were not stored in air tight containers.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Opened baby food was not labeled with the child's name.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Bottles are not labeled with date or the contents of the bottle. One bottle, dated 2/1/24 was not used within 24 hours of the date on the label.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Room 124 did not have a staff member who met the minimum qualifications for the license capacity of the unit.