The Great Valley Childcare Center LLC
1004 POPLAR ST, WAMEGO, KS 66547Childery 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
- 36
- 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 10 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (18), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (14), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (14). Of 68 total findings, 15 were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child file did not have a medical record on file.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Swing set is not anchored in the ground to prevent movement.
Dec 9, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
In Rm 107 Little Giants, disposable diapers were placed in an uncovered container. Container was not emptied as required for odor control.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Toddler aged children in Rm 103 Little Rascals did not wash their hands after being diapered.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Staff member changing diapers in Rm 103 Little Rascals did not wash their hands after each diaper change.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Toothpaste, body spray and air freshener located in Rm 107 Little Giants is not in locked storage.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors located in Rm 103 Little Rascals are not in locked storage. 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 have a current medical history form on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child file does not have a health assessment on file. Child has been enrolled more than 60 days.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Swing set is not anchored in the ground to prevent movement.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
In Rm 103 Little Rascals toddler aged children did not sit at the table for snack. Licensing specialist observed children walking around the room while eating graham crackers. In Rm 107 Little Giants, staff plated children's food prior to children coming to the table to eat. Children were not encouraged to serve themselves.
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
On 11/12/2025 an infant was taken on an off-premises trip to Subway without written permission from the parent or guardian. Per multiple staff statements, infants in Rm 108 Baby Geniuses have been taken on walks off-premises without written off premises permission from parent or guardian.
Oct 3, 202522 Findings3 Critical18 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Six child files out of 15 child files reviewed do not have permission from parent for for emergency medical care.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member on site has not completed an in-person skills test for pediatric CPR/first aid training. Staff member has been employed longer than 30 days.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff file out of seven staff files reviewed does not have orientation available for review.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Facility plays in the parking lot. Children do not have off-premises permission for this area.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff files out of seven staff files reviewed do not have an updated health status form.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff file out of seven staff files reviewed does not have a health status form available for review.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Nine children did not wash their hands upon returning to Room 109 (The Sandlot) from being outdoors.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Facility is not maintaining Terms of License. Room 103 (Little Rascals) is licensed for ten children 12 months to 2 1/2 years of age. Per Program Director statement, a ten month old infant was present in the unit for two hours in the morning.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Multiple medications located in the office are not in locked storage.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hair detangler in Room 107 (Little Giants) is not in locked storage.
- 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
Two child files out of 15 child files reviewed do not have a health assessment on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two children on site do not have a medical record available for review.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Three child files out of 15 child files reviewed do not have a complete medical history form on file. Three child files out of 15 child files reviewed do not have a medical history recorded on the current form.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
A two-month-old infant was asleep on a playmat. Corrected per licensing specialist's request.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Swing set is not anchored in the ground.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Children enrolled in Room 109 (The Sandlot) were playing in the front parking lot of the facility which is located directly adjacent to a heavily trafficked public roadway, creating a safety hazard. A plastic climbing structure with a slide is not in good repair as two long screws are sticking out of the structure.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Two month old infant was asleep with a bottle in the infant's mouth.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Prepared bottles of formula's located in the fridge of Room 108 (Baby Geniuses) were not labeled with the date prepared.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Two month old infant was not held when bottle-fed, as blankets were being used to prop the infant's bottle.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Breastmilk located in the fridge of Room 108 (Baby Geniuses) were not labeled with the date prepared.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three child files out of 15 child files reviewed do not have current immunizations on file.
Aug 15, 20256 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member being counted in staff-child ratio does not have CPR/first aid training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff members do not have health and safety training on file. One staff member is being counted in staff-child ratio. One staff member has been employed more than 30 days.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Multiple bottles of sunscreen located in the outdoor play area is in an open plastic container attached to the fencing and not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Multiple spots on the walls of Room 103 (Little Rascals), Room 107 (Little Giants), and Room 109 (The Sandlot) have chipped and peeling paint.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Licensing specialists observed burp cloths draped over the side of two separate pack n plays. Pack n plays were in use by sleeping infants. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Climbing equipment with an attached swing set is not anchored to the ground.
May 15, 202510 Findings5 Critical5 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Licensing specialist observed the sole staff member in Room 109 (The Sandlot) step out of the unit to speak with the licensing specialist leaving 10 children unsupervised.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member on site has not been given orientation. Staff member has been employed longer than seven days.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Licensing specialists obsereved a staff member given the sole reponsibility of children in Room 109 (The Sandlot). Staff member does not have initial health and safety trainings available for review. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Licensing specialists obsereved a staff member given the sole reponsibility of children in Room 109 (The Sandlot). Staff member does not have current CPR/first aid certification available for review. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Licensing specialist observed a two-month-old infant asleep in a bouncer. Corrected upon licensing specialist's request.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Room 103 (Little Rascals) did not wash hands after snack.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Room 109 (The Sandlot) exceeded maximum capacity by one child. Maximum capacity for Room 109 (The Sandlot) is 10 children. Licensing specialists observed 11 children in the unit.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Multi-surface cleaner, sunscreen and shaving cream located in Room 107 (Little Giants) is accessible to children and not in locked storage.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Several spots on the walls of Room 103 (Little Rascals) have chipped and peeling paint.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
In Room 103 (Little Rascals) nine toddler aged children did not sit at the table for snack. Licensing specialist observed children walking around the room while eating pretzels and cheese sticks.
Feb 10, 20254 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Facility has not maintained terms of license for Room 103 (Little Rascals), as the room is licensed for 10 children, 12 months (if walking alone) to 2.5 years of age. On 02/10/2025, licensing specialists observed a one-year-old child who is not yet walking in Room 103 (Little Rascals). Per Program Director statement, two preschool aged children have previously been present in Room 103 (Little Rascals). Per collateral contacts, there have been multiple occasions when infants under 12 months of age were taken out of Room 108 (Baby Geniuses) to other classrooms. Facility does not have other classrooms licensed for children under 12 months of age.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Per posted menu, afternoon snacks do not consistently include two components.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One staff file reviewed does not have record of scheduled hours.
Dec 2, 20246 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
On 12/2/2024, one individual on site and background check results remained pending.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
On 11/22/2024, sole staff member in Room 109 (The Sandlot) did not have documentation of initial health and safety trainings and orientation on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
On 11/22/2024, Room 109 (The Sandlot) did not have a staff member present with current CPR/first aid training.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per staff statement and video footage, at 11:12 am on 11/22/2024 in Room 109 (The Sandlot), children were not appropriately supervised when a four- year-old child pulled down the pants and underwear of another four-year-old child. Children were playing under a loft not visible to the staff member present.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Two pairs of adult scissors located in Room 107 (Little Giants) are not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Clorox wipes located in the bathroom of Room 109 (The Sandlot) are accessible to children and not in locked storage.
Oct 22, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Six child files out of 17 child files reviewed did not have complete written permission from parent for emergency medical treatment. Three forms did not have a start date. Two forms did not have an end date. One form did not have a start or end date.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Infant Tylenol and gas drops located in Room 103 are not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two child files out of 17 child files reviewed do not have a complete medical history form on file. One form is missing emergency contact information. One child does not have a form on file.
Oct 3, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Written emergency plans lack detail to specific location of facility.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Infant Tylenol and Infant Motrin located in Room 108 are not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Six cribs located in Room 108 do not meet manufacturer's recommendations as all cribs have been modified by previous owner to add height. Manufacturer's recommendations are not available for review.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Outdoor play space does not have shade available.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
A refrigerator located in Room 108 and a refrigerator and a freezer located in the kitchen do not have thermometers available. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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