Shaner Early Learning Academy Little Stars
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
- 28
- 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 (6), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 9 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 13, 20253 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual on-site and background check still pending.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child needs current Emergency medical release form on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff needs documentation of negative TB test on file.
Sep 4, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two out of nine staff need Pediatric first aid and CPR on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two out of nine staff files need work references on file.
Sep 7, 20234 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One out of five staff files reviewed did not have documentation of orientation completed 7 days of start date.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One out of 5 staff files reviewed needs health and safety training on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One out of 5 staff files reviewed need health assessment on file. One staff member needs doctor signature on file.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Thermometer is needed in Room 152 refrigerator.