La Petite Academy
1810 S SCARBOROUGH, OLATHE, KS 66062-0000Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- 100
- 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 8 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 15 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Jan 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 3 there is dried food on the wall under the paper towel holder. Room 2 there is dried food on the side of the table. Room 1 the two faucets had dirt and grime surrounding the handles. Room 5 the back door had a gap under the door big enough to see light. Partially corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Floor soiled with dirt and dried food in Room 2. Mouse droppings on the floor in front of sink in Room 3.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Mouse droppings under the sinks in Room 3 and in Room 4 under the sink in a baby wipe package. The back door in Room 5 has a gap under the door big enough to see light. The front of the sink is soiled with dirt and dried food in Room 2. One toilet is not working and soiled with feces causing a strong smell of feces, other toilets are soiled with dirt ring in Room 4 and Room 3.
Sep 25, 20255 Findings2 Critical3 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Pediatric CPR and first-aid training incomplete for the only staff present in room 2.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Health and safety training incomplete before giving sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children for one staff.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Work references not on file for one staff.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
A record of education and experience not on file for one staff.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Room 2 did not have a staff person who meets the minimum qualifications of the capacity for the room. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 8, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 2 individuals as required to complete background checks.
Mar 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Ten staff members have health and safety training from an unapproved source.
Jul 23, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Bathroom in room four has a strong smell of urine, dried feces on the side of the toilet and the step stools are soiled with dirt. Partial correction at visit.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Diaper changing table unavailable and not in use in room three. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 2, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Basic child development including supervision of children training not approved by the secretary and was taken by several staff members.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Children are not supervised by a facility staff member when left alone with an adult that is not an employee of the facility in room five.
Dec 15, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
A staff member left a three-year-old child unsupervised in a unit while transitioning to a playground.
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