Thunderhawk Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, GRAINFIELD, KS 67737Childery 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 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (16), Building & Premises Safety (8), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). Of 35 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Nov 21, 20255 Findings1 Important4 Administrative
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
LS observed child not wash hands after eating lunch.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child file without immunizations current as medically appropriate.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
One provider present with 9 children. One child under 12 months of age, and 8 children 12 months to 5 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum number of children in the 12 months to 5 years of age category by two children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider failed to maintain current certifications for Pediatric CPR and First Aid.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Oct 16, 202513 Findings2 Important11 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Nine-month-old napping in playpen with a blanket hanging over the side. Corrected per surveyor's request.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Five out of twelve child files reviewed without off-premise permission form on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two out of twelve child files reviewed without immunizations current as medically appropriate.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
One provider present with 11 children. Two children under 12 months of age, and 9 children 12 months to 5 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum group size for one provider by one child.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
One provider present with 11 children. Two children under 12 months of age, and 9 children 12 months to 5 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum number of children in the 12 months to 5 years of age category by 4 children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider without current certification for Pediatric CPR and First Aid.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Large knife accessible on island in kitchen. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
One electrical outlet in dining area not covered or made inaccessible. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Nine-month-old napping in separate room from provider with door closed. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two infant files reviewed without a statement on file notifying parents of an unimmunized child in care.
- 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 out of twelve child files reviewed with medical history not on current form.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three out of 12 child files reviewed without health assessment on file.
Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Cots being used for napping were not separated by at least 24 inches.
Jul 31, 20252 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Nine-month-old sleeping in playpen with a fleece blanket draped over the side and top of the playpen. Corrected at time of survey per surveyor's request.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
A package of baby wipes, bearing label stating keep out of reach of children, accessible on small table in kitchen/play area. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 26, 20255 Findings5 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three out of twelve child files reviewed with immunizations not current as medically appropriate.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Kitchen knife accessible on counter and two adult scissors accessible in sink in kitchen. **Corrected at time of survey. Two adult scissors accessible on desk in office where children were playing. **Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Provider allowed two children ages 6 and 8 years of age to go to the schools basketball court. The basketball court is nearby but not located on the daycare premises.
- 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 out of twelve child files reviewed without Health Assessment on file.
Nov 14, 20243 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Four out of nine child files reviewed with incomplete emergency medical treatment form. One out of nine child files reviewed without emergency medical treatment form.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Four out of nine child files reviewed with incomplete permission forms for off premises trips.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three out of nine child files reviewed with incomplete medical history form.
Nov 14, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
A cabinet in the play area had a large amount of toys all stacked on top of each other causing a falling hazard if opened. *Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 24, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of ten children's emergency medical release not on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three out of ten children's immunizations not complete or 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
One out of ten medical records not on file. Three out of ten health assessment not on file.
Aug 17, 20231 Finding1 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Diaper cream and household cleaning supplies, bearing warning labels, were found in reach of children. *Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
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