Merriam Park 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (7), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 26, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Tornado drills are not recorded for October through December 2024 and January through May 2025.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Fire drills are not recorded for October through December 2024 and January through May 2025.
Sep 4, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-577
License is not posted in a conspicuous place. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Health status form was not updated annually for two staff members. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Practice drill for the designated shelter-in-place and off-premises relocation site not on file for review.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Tornado drills are not recorded for March, April, May, and August of 2024.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Fire drills are not recorded for March, April, May, and August of 2024.
Sep 11, 20237 Findings7 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
One child's emeregency release form had expired.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
There was no current line of authority for the program.
- Program Plan, Program of Activities, and Use of SpaceK.A.R. 28-4-588
There was no current written program plan available for review.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The refrigerator did not have an interior thermometer.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The garbage container was not covered.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
There was no roll of sterile gauze in the firat aid kit.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
There was no first aid manual in the first aid kit.