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Childery

Shining Stars Day Care Center

16310 W 159TH TERR, OLATHE, KS 66062-0000Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
81
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:39
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 74 Findings · 5% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Nov 14, 2025Download Latest Report (PDF)
29 Critical43 Important2 Administrative

Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (33), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (18), and Building & Premises Safety (8). Of 74 total findings, 29 were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Nov 14, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
    • Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125

      The facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete a background check.

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      Seven children, two years of age, were not adequately supervised when the only staff member present in Room 1 was sleeping between cots during naptime. The staff member did not stir when a Licensing Specialist attempted to verbally wake them. Corrected at visit.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. Oct 14, 202511 Findings7 Critical4 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

      Seven staff members lack a total of 16 clock-hours of professional development training on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Program Director lacks two hours of program administration training on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      One staff member lacks two hours of professional development training in an infant-specific subject. Two staff members lack one hour of professional development training in an infant-specific subject. One staff member lacks four hours of professional development training in an infant-specific subject.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      One staff member lacks current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR training on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      One staff member lacks health and safety training on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      One staff member lacks orientation training within seven days of employment.

    • Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126

      Heatlh status form is not on file for one staff member.

    • Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126

      Negative TB test results are not on file for one staff member.

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      In Room 1 a child's hands were not washed after having their diaper changed.

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      In Room 1 a teacher did not wash their hands after changing a diaper.

  3. Aug 29, 202539 Findings13 Critical25 Important1 Administrative
    • TransportationK.A.R. 28-4-130

      A staff member drove the school age children to school this morning in the company owned vehicle and he does not have the training for the transporting of children on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      One staff member lacks training in prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Two staff members lack training in safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      One staff member lacks training in basic child development on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Three staff members lack health and safety training on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Two staff members lack training in precautions when transporting children on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Three staff members lack training in handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Three staff members lack current certification in pediatric first aid/CPR training on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Three staff members lack infant care training on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Two staff members lack training in medication administration on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Three staff members lack training in 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 on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Two staff members lack training in emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human- caused event, including violence at a facility on file.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      One staff member lacks orientation training within their first seven days of employment.

    • Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126

      Three staff members lack negative TB test results on file.

    • Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126

      Nine staff members lack the current KDHE health status form on file.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      The emergency plan does not include procedures to meet the needs of individual children, including each child with special needs and chronic medical conditions.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      Emergency plan does not include a designated off-premises relocation site and evacuation route.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      The emergency plan does not include procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children.

    • Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128

      The emergency plan does not include procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records.

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      Room 6: The children did not have their hands washed after snack. Corrected at visit upon licensing specialist prompting.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      Room 1: Does not have the KDHE diapering procedure posted.

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      Room 1: A child did not have their hands washed after having a diaper change.

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      Room 1: A teacher did not wash their hands after changing a diaper. Corrected at visit upon licensing specialist prompting.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421

      Room 1, licensed for twelve 2 to 3 years olds, has a child in the room that is over 3 years and 1 month old.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      Room 1: The toilet has feces in it; it was not flushed after use. Room 3: Several toys throughout the room are visibly dirty with debris.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      Room 2: Staff stated that the drinking water is obtained from a handwashing sink.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      Rooms 1 and 6: The have walls have paint that is chipped. t K A R 28 4 423 Ph i t ( ) (3) Pl h ll b i ll d bi di d d t i l i l

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      Rooms 1 and 2: The handwashing sinks have pooling water and are not draining.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      Room 1: There is no toilet paper in the children's restroom.

    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430

      Eight children in care do not have the current KDHE medical record form on file. Twelve records reviewed.

    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430

      Two children in care lack health assessments on file. Twelve records reviewed.

    • Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436

      The written safe sleep policy is appropriate for infant children but does not state methods of guidance for toddlers and preschool age children enrolled in the facility.

    • Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437

      There is not impact-absorbing surface material at the end of the slides and stairs on the PS playground.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      Kitchen refrigerator: There is a container of cooked corn is not dated in the refrigerator. A container of cooked mashed potatoes is labeled 8/8. Corrected at visit. Kitchen refrigerator: An open bag of turkey is not labeled with the date opened. Kitchen freezer: Open bags of sausage, tater tots, chicken breast, and a container of waffles are not labeled with the date opened.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      Kitchen: Several bags of cereal, cookies, and crackers are stored that are not labeled with the contents. Room 5: An open bag of puffs snack is not labeled with the date opened.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      Room 6: Toaster pastries were served as snack; a second component was not offered to the children.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      Room 4: The tables were not cleaned after eating breakfast.

    • Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)

      One child in care lacks a current immunization record on file. Twelve records reviewed.

  4. Jul 23, 20254 Findings2 Critical2 Important
    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      Supervision was not provided in Room 2 when at least one child left the room and played on the playground unsupervised for an unknown amount of time on multiple occasions.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428

      Room 6 was out of ratio when one infant and five toddlers were present with one teacher.

    • Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132

      Diapers were not changed without delay when soiled on multiple occasions for at least two children in Room 2 and Room 5.

    • Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436

      Safe sleep practices were not met when one infant napped on a cot daily for two months in Room 6.

  5. Aug 20, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Four staff members lack current certification in pediatric first aid training. Five staff members lack current certification in pediatric CPR training.

    • Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126

      Two staff members lack negative TB test results on file.

    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430

      Not all children are not provided with toothbrushes.

    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430

      Two children in care lack health assessments on file.

  6. Sep 19, 202314 Findings5 Critical8 Important1 Administrative
    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Orientation has not been completed by four staff members counted in staff-child ratio.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Orientation topics were not documented for two staff members.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Two staff members counted in the staff-child ratio have not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training.

    • Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a

      Six individuals' certifications in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR are not current.

    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430

      Four staff members are not trained to observe symptoms of illness, neglect and child abuse.

    • Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-

      Two children were missing updated immunizations on file.

    • Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126

      The results of one staff person's Health Assessment is not signed by a physician.

    • Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126

      Negative TB tests are not on file for two staff.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      The hot water temperature was 115.5 degrees F and was checked later and it was 111 degrees F.

    • Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423

      There was a television stand with accumlated dust in room 4. There was a counter by the sink that was not in good repair in room 2.

    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
    • Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430

      One child was missing a health assessment on file.

    • Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439

      There were no thermometers in the refrigerator and freezer in room 5 (infant room).

    • AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426

      References are not maintained for two staff.

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