Three Little Bears Daycare Home
906 PINE ST, WAMEGO, KS 66547-0000Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (9), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 20 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 5, 202511 Findings1 Critical7 Important3 Administrative
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Yearly mechanical safety checklist is not on file.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Provider routinely transports a child in a vehicle. Provider does not have signed permission from parent to transport the child.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One regular volunteer does not have a record of a negative TB test on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One provider does not have a signed health status form on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
August 2025 tornado drill is not recorded.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
August 2025 fire drill is not recorded.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
One cat does not have current rabies vaccine on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diapering procedures is not posted in the diaper-changing area. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child file out of nine child files reviewed do not have current immunization record on file.
- 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
Three child files out of nine child files reviewed do not have a medical history recorded on the current form. One child file out of nine child files reviewed does not have a complete medical history form, as it is missing parent signature.
Aug 27, 20244 Findings4 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two child files out of five child files reviewed do not have current immunizations on file and it has been more than 60 days since enrollment.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Orientation is not complete for one employee caring for children. Individual has been employed for more than seven days.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Container of disinfectant wipes bearing a keep out of reach of children warning label is located on the edge of a counter in the kitchen within reach of a child in a high chair. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Aug 31, 20235 Findings2 Critical3 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two children out of six are missing an Emergency Medical Release form.
- TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130
Yearly mechanical safety checklist expired 1/14/2023.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child out of six is missing current immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child out of six is missing a medical record on file. One child out of six is missing a health assessment.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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