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Sunny Steps Childcare Center

17935 S MOONLIGHT RD, GARDNER, KS 66030Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
109
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:39
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

7 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 42 Findings · 14% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Feb 12, 2026Download Latest Report (PDF)
4 Critical33 Important5 Administrative

Across 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (12), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (12), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). Of 42 total findings, 4 were critical.

See All 7 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 12, 20261 Finding1 Administrative
    • Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429

      Room 3 and 4 did not have a staff person who meets the minimum qualifications of the capacity for the unit on January 19 and February 11, 2026, for two to three hours.

  2. Dec 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The step stool and sink in Room 1 are soiled. In the kitchen pantry, there are several areas of mouse droppings along the baseboard. The baseboard in Room 4 is broken, not maintained in good condition. The divider walls in Rooms 3 and 4 are not maintained in good condition as they are leaning and not stable.

  3. Nov 6, 202532 Findings4 Critical26 Important2 Administrative
    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Orientation is not on file for one staff member.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      One staff member does not have record of health and safety training on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Three staff members do not have record of infant specific training on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Two staff members do not have record of pediatric first aid and CPR on file.

    • Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126

      Negative TB test results are not on file for two staff members Description : Negative TB test results are not on file for two staff members.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      The first aid kid is lacking a bottle of water.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      Emergency plan does not include a designated off-premises relocation site.

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      The changing table pad in the hallway is not moisture-proof, nonabsorbent surface. The changing pad in Room 2 is ripped and the foam is exposed.

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      A copy of the diaper changing procedures provided by the department are not posted in Room 1, Room 2, Room 4 and the hallway bathroom.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The following items are not kept in locked storage or above five feet from the floor; Room 1: air freshener, whiteboard cleaner Room 2: several containers of sunscreen and air freshener Hallway bathroom: several diaper creams, toilet bowl cleaner

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The following areas throughout the facility are not kept clean; Room 1: The diaper changing table has loose debris. The step stool in the bathroom is soiled th b th d i di t Th Th b tt i k b i il d ith h f i with ground in dirt. The sink basin in the bathroom has soiled areas. The bottom of the refrigerator is soiled with sticky residue. Room 4: The table under the diaper changing pad has loose debris. The play kitchen set is soiled with debris. Room 5: The file cabinet is soiled with brown spots. Kitchen: The interior of the ovens have accumulated debris. There is a residue on stove top around the burner. The bottom of the refrigerator is soiled with pink spots. Hallway bathroom: The step stools are soiled with ground in dirt. The divider walls in Rooms 3 and 4 are not maintained in good condition as they are leaning and not stable. A wooden toy shelf in Room 4 has a broken piece that is splintered.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The following rooms have outlets that are not covered; Room 1, Room 3, and Room 5.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The following rooms have peeling and chipping paint; Room 2, Room 3 and Room 4.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The carpet in Room 5 is soiled with loose debris.

    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
    • Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436

      Bedding is not stored in a sanitary manner in Room 3 and Room 4.

    • Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436

      The written plan for safe sleep practices does not include all ages of children that are in care.

    • Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437

      There is not impact absorbing surfacing material under the swing set on the east playground.

    • Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437

      There is standing water present in the tires on the playground. The play structure is intended for children ages 3 to 10 per manufacturers guidelines and children under age 3 are present on the structure.

    • Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437

      On the east playground, the grey truck and the red ride on truck have broken plastic.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      The preparation dishes, service dishes and non-disposable dishes are not washed and sanitized after use. Children eat directly from the highchair trays in the infant room and the trays are not washed and sanitized after each use.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      In the kitchen, a bag of cereal mix and a bag of taco shells are stored not in the original container and are not labeled with the date and contents.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      In the kitchen, pancake mix and flour are stored less than six inches above the floor.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      There is a blue bowl in the kitchen refrigerator that is not labeled with the date and contents.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      In the kitchen freezer, there are bags of blueberries, pasta sauce and garlic bread that is not in their original container and are not labeled or dated.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      Utensils and cookware in the kitchen are not washed and sanitized before each use.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      Several bottles of breast milk are not labeled with the contents and the date and time expressed.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      The table in Room 4 was not cleaned after the morning meal.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      The garbage in the kitchen is not placed in a covered container.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      There are not thermometers present in the following; Room 1; refrigerator and freezer Room 4; refrigerator Kitchen; refrigerator The small silver refrigerator in Room 1 is maintained at 45 degrees.

    • Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)

      One child in care does not have current immunizations on file, of the ten files reviewed. Corrected at visit.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426

      One staff member is lacking a work reference on file.

  4. Oct 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      Taco shells in a Ziplock bag in the kitchen not labeled.

  5. Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
    • Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429

      Room 2, Room 4, and Room 6 did not have a staff person who meets the minimum qualification of the capacity for the unit multiple times a week between May and August 2025.

  6. Nov 19, 20245 Findings4 Important1 Administrative
    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The following are out of locked storage; Waddlers: a package of batteries, disinfectant wipes Toddlers II: body lotion All corrected at visit.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      Teacher scissors are out of locked storage in Toddlers II. Corrected at visit.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430

      One child file does not include a medical history.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      Cereal and fruit snacks are stored in the kitchen less than six inches above the floor. Corrected at visit.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426

      Two staff files do not include work references. Corrected at visit.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  7. Oct 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      One electrical outlet in the Infant Room is not covered. Corrected at visit.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

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