Tierra Encantada LLC
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 77
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (9), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). Of 27 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 117, a container of Clorax wipes is out of locked storage and less than five feet from the floor. In Room 104, a package of diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach out children are not at least five feet above the floor and not in locked storage.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 117, cough syrup is not in locked storage.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 117, a screwdriver and battery are stored next to the diaper changing table.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Two children in Room 104 are sleeping with blankets covering their faces. Corrected at visit per licensing specialist request.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
In Room 104, five children are sleeping on cot without a bottom cover.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Several cots with sleeping children in Room 104 and Room 110 are spaced less than 24 inches apart.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Several bottles of breast milk are not labeled with the child's name and date.
Feb 13, 20258 Findings1 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Four staff have worked longer than 30 days and have not completed health and safety training.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Five children are present in Room 115. Room 115 is not on the license.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Five children ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years are present in Room 115.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Teacher scissors are out of locked storage in Room 110 and Room 117. Corrected at visit per licensing specialist's request.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Saline spray and Oragel teething solution labeled keep out of reach of children are in unlocked storage in Room 117. Corrected at visit per licensing specialist's request.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child file is missing the medical record form.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Two bags of breast milk are stored in Room 117 refrigerator and are not labeled with the child's name and date. Corrected at visit per licensing specialist's request.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Five children enrolled in Rooms 104 and 110 are present and only two children are recorded on the attendance records.
Feb 3, 20257 Findings3 Critical4 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Four staff have been employed for more than seven days and have not completed orientation.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff who has been given the sole responsibility of children has not completed pediatric CPR and first aid.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Four staff have been given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children and have not completed their health and safety training.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
The license posted is not accurate, most current temporary license.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 117, children's Motrin and an Epi-pen are stored out of locked storage, in a cabinet under the diaper changing table.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two child files are missing medical record form.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
In Room 117, bottles containing breast milk are not labeled with the child's name and the date and time expressed.
Dec 23, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency phone numbers are not posted. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The first aid kit does not include a cleansing agent. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Toilet paper is not provided in Room 114 and Room 104. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The entry that children walk through to get to the units contains many empty boxes and bags filled with trash.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
On the north west playground, there is an open box that contains metal pieces that have sharp edges. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit