Rushton 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
- 21
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 14 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20268 Findings6 Critical2 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste training is not on file for one staff member.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Medication administration training is not on file for one staff member.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event, including violence at a facility training is not on file for one staff member.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic training is not on file for one staff member.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions training is not on file for one staff member.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Basic child development training is not on file for one staff member.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not recorded for October, November, and December 2025 and January and February 2026.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Medical history is not on the updated form for one child out of twelve records reviewed.
Jan 24, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff does not have health and safety training in safe sleep practices.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Food waste is stored in a container without a cover. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Clorax disinfectant wipes are stored on the top of the refrigerator. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 25, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- 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
One staff member has been employed for longer than seven calendar days and has not completed orientation.
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Program is licensed as a Preschool and children attend sessions longer than three hours and are enrolled in more than one session per day.