The Playhouse
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, FT SCOTT, KS 66701Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3). Of 18 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 15, 20259 Findings4 Important5 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Did not have a Safe Sleep policy to include all ages.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Nap blankets were in a pile on the floor and not stored in a sanitary manner.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Two pack-n-plays did not have a fitted sheet.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Children did not wash hands before or after lunch.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of 6 children did not have an Immunization record on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outdoor play area was overgrown.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Both of the indoor play area's were cluttered with an excessive amount of toys. Carpets and flooring were visibly dirty. Kitchen counters were cluttered with food, dirty dishes and other household items. Refrigerator was also visibly dirty with accumulated food spills.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two of 6 children did not have a Health Assessment on file.
May 30, 20249 Findings1 Critical3 Important5 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child did not have an Emergency Medical Release on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One resident over 18 years did not have a negative TB test on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Providers Health Assessment was conducted more than a year ago.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
No written discipline policy available for review.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child did not have an immunization record on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Several containers of bodily care products with warning labels were located within reach of children in the shower and bathroom cabinet.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan was not available for review.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child did not have a complete Medical Record on file.
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