The Tot Spot
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, SCOTT CITY, KS 67871Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 13, 20253 Findings1 Important2 Administrative
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
There is no current rabies vaccination for 1 dog and 2 cats on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Basement is being used for childcare prior to approval by the fire inspector.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of fourteen children files reviewed had an incomplete medical history on file. (Corrected on site)
Feb 7, 20245 Findings4 Important1 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
There is a bottle of prepared formula with no nipple covered and it is not labeled with child's name, contents and date received. (Corrected on site)
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The latest date of tornado drill recorded is for April 2023.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The latest date of fire drill recorded is December 2023. (corrected on site)
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
There is no current immunizations for a dog and a cat.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the kitchen the cabinet is loose allowing access to Lysol and Window cleaners - they have warning labels.
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