Childrens Lighthouse of Overland Park
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
- 162
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (5), and Building & Premises Safety (5). Of 23 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Aug 27, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
The facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Two individuals were working in the facility and background check results remained pending.
Aug 12, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff member lacks negative TB test results on file.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Room 3: There are twelve children present, and this room is licensed for a capacity of ten.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two children in care do not have the current KDHE medical form on file.
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Reporting Critical IncidentsK.A.R. 28-4-133
A critical incident report was not submitted to the department by the next working day for an injury to a child that resulted in professional medical care on May 8, 2025. The critical incident report was submitted to the department on May 14, 2025.
Sep 11, 202415 Findings1 Critical13 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for three individuals as required to completing background checks.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Ten staff members lack documentation of negative TB test results on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Gloves and diaper cream out of locked storage and not stored five feet above the floor in room two. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hot water is 89 degrees in room one, 88 in room six, and 87 in room seven.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The toilet is clogged and overflowing in room nine. The front part of the sink has sticky, foam mats that are torn and unable to clean in room nine. The metal screen on the outside window in room six is sharp around the edges.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Chairs are torn in rooms eight and four. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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 in care do not have health assessments on file.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Bare dirt is exposed under the swings and slides in the outdoor play area.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Pancakes were the only food component served for mid-morning snack.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Pancakes were the only food component served for mid-morning snack.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Pancakes were the only food component served for mid-morning snack.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Bottle in the refrigerator not labeled in room four. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Temperature is over 40 degrees in the refrigerators in rooms nine and six.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two children in care lack current immunizations on file.
Jun 26, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
At the time of visit documentation of current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certifications were not on file for four staff members.
May 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Baby wipes and disposable gloves were located on a changing table approximately three (3) feet from the floor in Room 5 (109). Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit