Horizon Elementary OST Program De Soto
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
- After School
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- 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 (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
One induvial working and background check results remain pending.
Aug 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
Two staff on-site and background check results remain pending.
Sep 8, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
One child file is missing the authorization for emergency medical care.
- Program Plan, Program of Activities, and Use of SpaceK.A.R. 28-4-588
There is not a written program plan.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
One child file does not have a completed health history form.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
Garbage is not disposed of in a covered container.