St John Paul II Academy
OLATHE, KS 66062Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 15, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two child files, out of nine files reviewed, do not have complete emergency medical treatment forms.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three staff files, out of three reviewed, do not have completed health status forms provided by the department.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
A tornado drill was not conducted in August 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
A fire drill was not conducted in August 2025.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Teacher scissors are not kept in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
A container of disinfecting wipes is stored less than five feet above floor. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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