Oxford Academy at Prairie Trails
14982 S BLACKBOB RD, OLATHE, KS 66062-2600Childery 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
- 151
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (10), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4). Of 37 total findings, 10 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 4, 202519 Findings5 Critical13 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Eight staff members do not have orientation training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Five staff members do not have a record of health and safety training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three staff members working in the infant room do not have infant care training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member does not have a record of Pediatric First Aid and CPR on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test results are not on file for six staff members and one supervised volunteer.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not recorded for October through December of 2024 and January through March of 2025.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Europe: Children did not wash their hands after eating snack. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Antartica: Diaper changing procedures are not posted. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
One prescription medication does not have the parental permission form to administer on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The water temperature is 88 degrees Fahrenheit in the Europe room. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Of the eight files reviewed, six did not have medical records on the form provided by the department.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
The written safe sleep policy and practices is appropriate for infant children but does not state methods of guidance for children one year old and older.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Australia: Fruit in the refrigerator is not labeled with the contents. Kitchen refrigerator: Carrots and alfredo sauce are stored in a plastic container not labeled with the contents. Kitchen freezer: Multiple bags of frozen french toast sticks and muffins are not labeled with the date or contents. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Australia: The internal temperature in the refrigerator reads approximately 44 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Antartica: Three bags of frozen breastmilk are not labeled with the child's name. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Kitchen: Craisins are stored in a plastic container and not labeled with the contents. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Of the eight files reviewed, one child did not have current immunizations on file.
Aug 16, 202412 Findings4 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
One individual on-site and background check results remain pending.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child in care does not have an emergency medical release form that is signed by a parent/guardian on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member lacks current certification in pediatric first aid on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff members lack documentation of training in (b)(2)(A), (B), (F) and (H) within 30 days of employment.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills not recorded for September through December 2023.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Several children in care have nonprescription medication on premise and there is not written parental permission to administer medication available.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Written discipline policy is not available for review.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Antarctica and North America: The straps that are attached to the diaper changing table that folds down from the wall, have visible debris by the attached strap; not clean. Partial correction at visit.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Antarctica: Unlocked cabinet with cleaning chemicals. North America: Aquafor, Carmex, eye drops, sunscreen stored in a child's backpack hanging on a hook in the classroom. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Africa - Adult scissors in an unlocked drawer. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three children in care lack current immunization records on file.
Jul 7, 20236 Findings1 Critical4 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member has CPR training online only; CPR training is not certified.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
North America: Shaving cream on the counter. Europe: Adult scissors in an unlocked drawer. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Eleven children in care have non-prescription medication on premise and do not have parental permission or a doctor's note to administer. Non- prescription medications were administered to infants in care and the medication cannot be administered to a child under two years of age. Partial correction at visit.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
North America: The container for dirty diapers in the bathroom does not have a lid. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Toddlers and preschool age children are on the Preschool playground together.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Accident and liability insurance coverage on file is expired. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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