Rising Star Elementary OST Program SMSD
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
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (5), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 17, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Of the 14 files reviewed for children in care, one does not have a complete emergency medical care form.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Medication provided by parent is not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Of the 14 records reviewed for children in care, one does not have a complete health history on file.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
There is a container of cream cheese with a 10/15 date of opening. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
There is an unserved and open bag of shredded cheese with a 10/28 date of opening and unserved and open container of Greek yogurt with a 10/27 date of opening. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The temperature in the refrigerator is 44 degrees. The thermometer stored in the freezer is not working.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The garbage container used in the Music-E room does not have a cover.
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Health history form incomplete for one child out of nine files reviewed.
Nov 16, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Building and Outdoor PremisesK.A.R. 28-4-585
Cleaning supplies on a cart next to tables not in locked storage and janitors closet not locked. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Program Plan, Program of Activities, and Use of SpaceK.A.R. 28-4-588
Written program plans unavailable.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
Thermometer unavailable in the freezer.