Outlook Academy
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
- 59
- 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 21 total findings, 10 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Four of five staff files reviewed lacked documentation of health and safety trainings on file for review at the time of the survey.
Jan 16, 20262 Findings2 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background check.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
According to collateral contacts one staff in infant room present with five infants in care.
Dec 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Facility made changes to the terms of license without KDHE written approval when a divider was added to Classroom 101, licensed for a capacity of 12 children, 2 weeks to 6 years of age. This created two separate units which were both in use at the time of the survey. -Corrected at the time of the survey by the facility owner.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Per collateral contact accounts, statements by staff and observations by the licensing specialist; the primary gate used to access the facility and enclose the outdoor play area is often unlatched and ajar.
Apr 25, 20254 Findings3 Critical1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for one individual.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three staff files lacked documentation of orientation at the time of the survey.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff members did not have health and safety trainings on file for review at the time of the survey.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Five staff lacked a file on premise at the time of the survey.
Mar 20, 202510 Findings3 Critical5 Important2 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Four out of five child files reviewed did not have completed authorization emergency medical record on file at time of survey.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member did not have health and safety trainings on file at time of survey.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three staff files did not have orientation on file at time of survey.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Off premise forms not on file for four children observed off premise on 3/21/2025.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff files did not have health status form on file at time of survey.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per director statement, a nonprescription medication has been administered to a child prior to written documentation providing permission from child's parent or legal guardian.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Bottles of hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and a canister of Microban were stored on cubby cabinet in classroom 101. -Corrected by classroom teacher at the time of the survey.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors were observed in a canister on one of the adult desks in Classroom 101.- Corrected by owner at the time of the survey.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two staff files did not have references on file at time of survey.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two staff files not on premise at time of survey.
Feb 26, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Two adults not submitted on the background Check.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One adult Lacked Health Assessment on file.