The Tree House Early Learning Center
311 E MAIN, INDEPENDENCE, KS 67301Childery 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
- 53
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 15 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 15, 202511 Findings3 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two of eighteen children's files reviewed lacks a completed Emergency Medical Record on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two of fourteen staff members lack health and safety training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Four of fourteen staff members lack orientation on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One individual lacks a negative TB test on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two of fourteen staff files reviewed lack Health Status forms on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diaper changing area lacks a posted diaper changing procedure.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
One electrical outlet is uncovered and accessible to children in care in a classroom.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Cribs in the infant room are not separated from each other by at least 24 inches.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Breastmilk is not labeled with the child's name and the date and time expressed.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Two bottles are not labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the date and time prepared.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
A record for fourteen of fourteen current staff members was not maintained.
Jun 4, 20244 Findings2 Important2 Administrative
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
One of fifteen children's files reviewed lacks current immunizations on file. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Four staff files lack start on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Four staff lack scheduled hours on file.
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