Nexus Prep Olathe
13715 W 151ST ST, OLATHE, KS 66062Childery 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
- 121
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (9), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 19 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 23, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
A canister of clorax wipes is kept out of locked storage in the hallway storage room. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
A child in Room 9 is napping on a cot without a top cover. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 9, 20269 Findings1 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Orientation is not completed within seven days of employment for five staff members and two supervised volunteers.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health status form is incomplete for one supervised volunteer.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
A bottle of window cleaner is out of locked storage in the kitchen. The kitchen door is not locked. A canister of clorax wipes is kept out of locked storage in the hallway storage room. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
A knife is not in locked storage in the kitchen. The kitchen door is not locked. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
There is not shade on the playground.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The garbage can in the kitchen is not covered. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
An infant in Room 8 is being fed a bottle while lying on the floor.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Blueberries are stored uncovered in the refrigerator. Bacon is stored in a plastic bag, not in its original container, and is not labeled with the date and contents. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Six child files out of six reviewed do not include a record of scheduled hours of attendance.
Jan 9, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The emergency plan does not include an off-premise relocation evacuation route.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
A copy of the diaper changing procedures provided by the department are not posted in Room 24. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The hot water in Room 21 is maintained at 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The freezer in the kitchen is dirty with brown spots on the shelves. The outdoor trash can contains garbage and is not covered. In Room 24, there are gaps under the exterior door. Partially corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
A daily schedule is not posted in Room 24. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
A broken bag of concrete mix is present on the playground. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
There is not shade provided on the playground.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The plastic toddler climber is broken with screws exposed. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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