Rising Star 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (14), Children's Records & Files (10), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 30 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink were not locked or stored out of reach of children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 2, 20257 Findings2 Critical5 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical record is not on file for one child.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunization record is not on file for one child.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outdoor play area lacks impact-absorbent surfacing material in use zones.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Health assessment is not on file for one child.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Medical record could not be located for provider's child.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Dec 27, 202322 Findings5 Critical5 Important12 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Second provider has current online Pediatric CPR and First aid; however, the provider does not have a current skills test on file. One volunteer (caring for the children unsupervised) does not have Pediatric CPR/First Aid on file.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility/program did not submit identifying information for three individuals as required to complete background checks. One person was added/corrected during the visit.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual on-site and background check results remain pending.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child (out of 12) needs an Emergency Medical Record form on file, one child's Emergency Medical Record form needs signed, and one child's Emergency Medical Record form is expired.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency numbers for 911, hospital and poison control were not posted - corrected at visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
One child (out of 12) needs emergency contact information on file.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Four children (out of 12) do not have listed contacts for authorized pick- up on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One volunteer and one sub need to have negative TB tests on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Second provider's health assessment section regarding physical/mental illness screening is left blank.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
No tornado drills documented for April, May and June of 2022
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two children (out of 12) need updated immunization records on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
2nd provider does not have handling and storage of hazardous materials...training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One volunteer (given sole responsibility for the children for a few hours) does not have safe sleep training on file, and 2nd provider does not have safe sleep training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
2nd provider does not have basic child development, including supervision of children training, on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One volunteer was give sole responsibility of the children for a few hours; the volunteer does not have orientation training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
2nd provider does not have prevention of & response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
2nd provider does not have prevention & control of infection diseases, including immunizations, on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
2nd provider does not have building & premises safety training on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
2nd provider does not have emergency preparedness & response planning for emergency resulting from natural disaster...training on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
A few outlets in the kitchen area and living room area need electrical outlet covers.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child (out of 12) needs a health assessment with the child's name listed on the document, and two children needs a full health assessments on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117