Whistle Stop Daycare
111 S 4TH ST, LA CYGNE, KS 66040Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (4), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Provider has not completed 10 hours of professional development prior to end of licensure year.
Dec 17, 20249 Findings3 Important6 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
One infant's breastmilk is not properly labeled in the fridge.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
One dog on premises is lacking updated rabies immunization.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
One child's hands were not washed after diaper being changed.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Updated immunizations are missing from three of eight children's files.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Impact absorbing material is lacking under and around the swings and slide.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Trampoline net is broken leaving the trampoline accessible to children.
- 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 of eight children's files reviewed lacks medical record on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three of eight children's files reviewed lacks health assessment on file.
Jul 24, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Swing set in play area needs impact-absorbent material installed.
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