Shining Star Daycare
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 Children's Records & Files (11), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 19 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 7, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Out of two child records reviewed, one child does not have a completed Emergency Medical Release form on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Out of two child records reviewed, one child does not have current immunizations on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
Out of one child file reviewed, one child does not have a complete medical record on file.
Jan 3, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Out of three child records reviewed, one child does not have the Emergency Medical Release form signed by the parent.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Out of three child records reviewed, one child does not have current immunizations on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Upon surveyors arrival, a 14 month old child was sleeping in a room with the door closed.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
Nov 2, 202311 Findings1 Critical3 Important7 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Out of three children records reviewed, one child does not have the Emergency Medical Release form signed by the parent.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Tableware from previous meals are not washed when dishes are stacked on the countertop and the sink.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Monthly fire drills are not recorded.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are not recorded for the months of April-September.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Out of three children records reviewed, one child does not have current immunizations on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Bodily care products bearing warning labels are accessible to children in the bathroom when not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Swing set in the outdoor play area is not anchored to the ground to prevent movement.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The bathroom trash can that is used by children is spilling over onto the floor.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Impact-absorbent surfacing material is not installed under swing set.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117
Out of three children records reviewed, one child does not have a health assessment.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-117