Sunflower Station
504 N PINE, ARGONIA, KS 67004Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Child Transportation Safety (2). Of 11 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 12, 20255 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two of seven staff files reviewed do not have pediatric CPR and first aid and have been employed more than 30 days.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff files reviewed do not have an orientation
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
One of fifteen child files does not have an off premise form
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One of fifteen child files does not have a health assessment.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two of fifteen child files do not have a complete medical history.
Sep 10, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Facility does not have required boosters seats for children being transported by a staff member.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Facility does not have a mechanical safety checklist.
Nov 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The refrigerator/freezer does not have a thermometer.
Jul 30, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file reviewed does not have an emergency medical release form.
Jun 24, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
No shade provided in outdoor play areas.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
No changing table provided for toddlers in Sprouts unit.