Rising Star Elementary Pre K 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- 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 (7), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 17 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 24, 20259 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical treatment form is incomplete for two children and expired for two children.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test is not on file within thirty days of employment for one staff.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not recorded for November and December 2024.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills are not recorded for November and December 2024.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Sharp adult scissors are stored on a desk not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Febreze spray, Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, and multiple bottles of extra soap are out of locked storage. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Electrical outlet is not covered and accessible to children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Medical record is incomplete for one child.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Two food items are stored out of their original containers and not labeled with the contents. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 30, 20245 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staf member's First Aid and pediatric CPR training was not current.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member was missing training in first aid and pediatric CPR.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff member was missing results of TB test on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There was Febreeze air freshener, Eucerin lotion, Dawn dishwashing liquid and several hand sanitizers within reach of the children. This was corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The door on the microwave had food stains on it. This was corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 23, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff certification in first aid and CPR is not current.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three staff do not have negative TB results on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three staff do not have health assessment on file.