The Sunflower Patch
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
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (6), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 15 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual.
Oct 14, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of 11 children's file reviewed need a emergency medical treatment form on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of 11 children need current immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of 11 children files reviewed need a KDHE medical record form on file. One out of 11 children files reviewed needs a health assessment on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Oct 9, 20245 Findings1 Critical2 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One supervised volunteer needs current TB test on file.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
Two dogs and 3 cats need proof of updated vaccinations.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bodily care products were not stored out of reach of children in the main restroom.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of nine children files need a current medical record and health assessment on file.
Oct 27, 20235 Findings2 Important3 Administrative
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One person caring for children less than 3 hours per day need negative TB skin test on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Provider needs health assessment on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One person working at the facility needs to have first aid and pediatric CPR on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One person working at the facility needs safe sleep training on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of six children's file reviewed needs medical record on file.