New City Early Learning Academy Shawnee
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
- 69
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (9), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 17 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff member lacks negative TB test results on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 104: A wall has chipping paint.
Nov 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The boundaries of the outdoor play space for the preschool/pre-k and school age playground measures at thirty-nine inches and forty-seven and a half inches in various areas.
Oct 23, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The following rooms had items out of locked storage: 101: Gloves were stored on the diaper changing table and sink counter. 103: Wipes were stored in an unlocked bin and gloves were stored on a low shelf, both accessible to children. 104: Cabinet was unlocked with lotion and cleaning supplies inside. Gloves were stored on the changing table. 105: Wipes were stored in an unlocked bin accessible to children. 106: Multiple packs of wipes were left out on a storage cubby accessible to children. All Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diaper changing procedures not posted in room 103. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Rooms 101, 103, 104, 105, and the restroom in the hallway across from room 106 did not meet a minimum water temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The fencing that divides the school age playground is falling over and has multiple sharp edges along the top of the fence line. At the bottom right of the fence, sharp wire is sticking out. The entire fence is a hazard to children due to the sharp metal and being unstable.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The boundary of the outdoor play space for the preschool/pre-k and school age playground measures at thirty-nine inches and forty-seven and half inches in various areas.
Oct 11, 20237 Findings1 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Orientation incomplete for one staff within 7 calendar days of employment.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Written discipline policy unavailable.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 105: Hot water is 116 degrees. Hot water in the hallway bathroom is 118 degrees.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Two bottles of hand sanitizer not in locked storage in room 103. Cleaning supplies not in locked storage in room 104. Medication not in locked storage. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Extension cords used in rooms 101, 103, and 104. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Top to the toilet is missing in room 104.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
Room 105 did not have a staff person who meets the minimum qualifications of the capacity for the room. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 30, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Program Director did not report suspected abuse of a child in care by a staff member witnessed by two separate parents to the Kansas Department for Children and Families.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Witnesses observed a staff member pick up a child in care under his arms off the floor and his head flung back and then she yelled in his face.