Prairie Center Elementary OST Program Olathe
629 N PERSIMMON DR, OLATHE, KS 66061Childery 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 2, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Two staff members lack documentation of qualifications on file.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Emergency medical release form is expired for two children, out of 14 files reviewed. Partially corrected.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background check.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The thermometer in the refrigerator is at 45 degrees F. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 3, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
One substitute staff member does not have documentation of qualifications on file.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Two children in care lack emergency medical release forms on file.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
One substitute staff member lacks a file on premise.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background check.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Two staff members have health status forms that are not signed this year (annually). Partial correction at visit.
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