A2Z Academic Foundation
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
- 39
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3). Of 24 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20255 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Documentation of orientation not on file for program director.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Medication administration incomplete for three staff.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test not on file for one staff.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Wipes that say keep out of reach of children are on a low shelf in room 2. Mouthwash and toothpaste are in an unlocked cabinet in the restroom. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Fruity pebbles and cinnamon toast crunch cereal are in a plastic container that is not labeled or dated. Nilla wafers are opened and not dated. A child's food is in the refrigerator and not labeled or dated. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 7, 20245 Findings1 Critical2 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one staff as required to complete background checks.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Written discipline policy does not cover all ages in care. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Terms of license not followed in room 3 by having two children present under 2.5 years of age. The room is being used as 2.5 years of age to school age.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Daily attendance incomplete for children in care.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Current line of authority unavailable. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 12, 202414 Findings3 Critical10 Important1 Administrative
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Cleaning supplies not locked in girls bathroom. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff person's certification in pediatric first aid and CPR were expired.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff persons were missing certification in pediatric first aid and CPR.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
One child was missing record of immunizations on file. One child was missing a medical record on file. Parent completed medical record while we were present.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
There was no health assessment and TB test for one staff person.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills not recorded for April to December 2023 and January and February 2024. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Walls exposing bare wood in unit 3.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Paint is chipping from the walls and windowsills in unit 3.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two children were missing health assessments on file.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Outdoor climber is broken exposing sharp plastic edges. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Crackers not labeled in the kitchen. Corrected at viait.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Waffle not covered in freezer. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Unit three did not have a staff person who meets the minimum qualifications of the capacity for the unit.