Little Sunshine Playhouse 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
- 159
- 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 5 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (14), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (7), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (7). Of 38 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The laundry room is not locked and contains pine sol, laundry soap and Drano. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 20, 20267 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
One individual is working and background checks remain pending.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The children in Rm F 125 did not have their hands washed when returning from being outdoors.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The staff in Rm F 125 did not wash their hands when returning from being outdoors.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Diaper cream is not kept in locked storage or at least five feet above the floor in Rm A 141.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Paper towels are not available at a hand sink in Rm F 125.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There is an area of chipped paint in Rm H 114.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There is a strong smell of urine in the toilet area in Rm I 109.
Mar 12, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Two large bottles of Pine Sol cleaner are kept out of locked storage in the foyer. The kitchen door is not locked and contains several bottles of cleaning chemical. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Paper towels are not available in Rm E 128. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The trash can lid is not clean in Rm G 117. Corrected at visit. The window blind is broken and hanging loose in Rm J 104. The exhaust fan is not working allowing a strong smell of urine in the toilet area in Rm I 109.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child is missing a health assessment on file.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The kitchen refrigerator is maintained at 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Feb 24, 202623 Findings3 Critical16 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two children are missing the emergency medical treatment form on file, out of thirteen files reviewed.
- Staff RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
- Staff RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
The assistant program director does not meet the qualifications for a program licensed for more than 100 children.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff member is missing a negative TB test on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
In Rm D 131, two children did not have their hands washed with soap after diaper changes.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The following rooms have chipped or peeling paint; Rm F 125 and Rm I 109.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Paper towels are not available in Rm F 125 and in Rm I 109. Hand soap is not available in Rm D 131, Rm F 125 or Rm H 114.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The following areas have unlocked storage: Laundry room: several cans of glass cleaner, bottles of hand sanitizer, all laundry soap. Rm J 104: sunscreen and shaving cream
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The following areas are not clean; Room F 125: floor by the backdoor, floor by the cot closet, bookshelf, sink in dramatic play area, refrigerator and trash can lid. Room G 117: trash can lid, hand sink, toilet Kitchen: freezer and refrigerator The following areas are not maintained in good condition: Rm F 125: the hand towel holder is falling off of the wall Rm I 109: the east toilet tank cover is missing, the west exhaust fan is not working allowing a strong smell of urine in the toilet area. Rm J 104: the window blind is broken at the top and hanging loose.
- 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
Six children are missing a health assessment on file, out of thirteen files reviewed.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two children are missing medical history forms on file, out of thirteen files reviewed. Three children have expired medical history forms on file, out of thirteen files reviewed.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Bedding is not stored in a sanitary manner in Rm G 117 and Rm I 109.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
A bowl of blueberries is stored uncovered in the refrigerator in Rm G 117. A pitcher of milk is not labeled with the date and contents in Rm C 134. A bottle is stored in Rm F 125 and is not labeled with date and contents. The contents are unknown.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
There is not a functioning thermometer on the freezer in the kitchen.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
A can of disinfectant spray is stored on a shelf with crackers in the kitchen.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
An uncovered pan containing a white substance is stored on top of a bowl of uncovered blueberries in RM G 117.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Several bottles of breast milk are not labeled with the time expressed in Rm B 138.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Several bottles of formula are not labeled with the time of preparation in Rm C 134.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Four children are missing immunizations on file, out of thirteen files reviewed. Three children do not have current immunizations on file, out of thirteen files reviewed.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two staff members are missing work references on file. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
There is not documentation of insurance coverage.
- AndK.A.R. 28-4-429(c)
Jan 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Sunscreen is kept out of locked storage in Room I. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The trash can in Room J is soiled. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit