Shooting Stars Montessori School
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
- 46
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (6), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 18 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 18, 20257 Findings5 Important2 Administrative
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
A child in care has a prescription medication on premise and there is not written parental permission is on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Toddlers room: There is a section of wall behind the trashcan that has damaged dry wall and chipped paint; not in good repair.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Toddlers and Preschool rooms: There are screwdrivers out of locked storage: one hanging on a wall and one on a shelf. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Toddlers room: Children were given dry cereal and water for morning snack. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child in care lacks a current immunization record on file. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
The insurance policy on file does not indicate the address of the facility on the policy.
May 30, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Two individuals on-site and background checks remain pending
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Toilet cleaners are stored in an unlocked cabinet in the Preschool bathroom. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
There is food soil/debris on the inside of the microwaves in the Movers room and Toddlers room. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
The written discipline policy is not outlined appropriately for the ages of children enrolled.
Jun 23, 20237 Findings1 Critical5 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member lacks documentation of health and safety training on file.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Three children in care lack current immunization records on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Preschool: Than hand washing sink used for children has a hot water temperature of 113 degrees.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Infant 2 and Preschool: Air fresheners stored on shelves. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The snack menu is not posted where parents can see it.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Documentation of accident and liability insurance coverage is expired. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit