Mahaffie Elementary OST Program Olathe
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 (6), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4). None of the 17 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 27, 202510 Findings10 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
One staff member and one substitute lack documentation of qualifications on file available for review.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
One staff member does not have a file available for review on premise.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Twelve children in care lack emergency medical release forms on file.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
Facility did not submit identifying information for two individuals as required to complete background check.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
The program director, two staff members, and one substitute lack documentation of orientation training on file.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Eight children in care lack health history forms on file. One child in care has a health history form that is not signed by a parent/guardian on file. One child in care is lacking page two of the health history form.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
One substitute lacks a health status form on file.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Sep 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Off-premises relocation site and designated shelter-in-place annual drill not completed for all staff.
Aug 25, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Document of qualifications not on file for one staff.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Emergency medical release form expired for 2 children.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
Background check for one staff not found.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Orientation training not on file for one staff.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Health status form not on file for one staff.