Exploring Minds Academy
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
- 50
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 11 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 18, 20256 Findings2 Critical3 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint- based background checks are completed as required for one individual.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Four staff on premise lacked documentation of a negative TB test on file for review.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Three child files reviewed had incomplete medical records on file for review at the time of the survey.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Impact absorbent ground cover was not maintained. At the time of the survey, spikey weeds were penetrating the pea gravel under the domed metal climber.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Three staff on premise had no file for review.
Aug 21, 20244 Findings1 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two out of twelve staff members lacked orientation documentation at time of survey.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Written emergency plan was not available for review at time of survey.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Kitchen door left open at time of survey making an uncovered trashcan accessible to children.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two staff members present at the time of the survey had no file available for review.
Jul 13, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for two individuals as required to complete background checks.