Tinytots Daycare
417 N 3RD ST, ARKANSAS CITY, KS 67005-2456Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 8 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
Areas of fresh dog poop were on the carpeted floor. Provider picked up during facility walk through.
Mar 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Provider told Licensing Specialist she has used her vaper in the house during daycare hours. She then stated she had not vaped recently.
Jun 17, 20246 Findings2 Critical4 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for three individuals as required to complete background checks.
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three children do not have Emergency Medical Release forms on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three children do not have current immunization records on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the bathroom the children use, body care products are on the back of the toilet within reach of the children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three children do not have completed medical records on file.
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