John Diemer Elementary OST Program SMSD
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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
When children arrived to the cafeteria from school release, there are three staff members and fifty-four children. Another staff member arrived about 20 minutes later. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Tornado drills not recorded for April and May 2024.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Fire drills not recorded for April and May 2024.
Apr 11, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Building and Outdoor PremisesK.A.R. 28-4-585
Cleaning supplies in a cabinet and the janitor's closet containing cleaning supplies not locked. Partial correction at visit.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Current emergency medical care form not on file for three children out of twelve records reviewed.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
Program did not submit identifying information for one staff as required to complete background checks.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
Several opened bags of food not labeled.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Annual practice drill for shelter-in-place and off-premises relocation site incomplete for five staff.