The Learning Tree Academy
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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20262 Findings2 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Two staff members did not have annual professional development training completed at time of survey.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of twelve children present did not have a file at time of survey.
Jan 17, 20253 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two of thirteen child files lacked written permission of the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical treatment at the time of the survey.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit lacks roll of sterile gauze and elastic bandage at the time of the survey.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One of thirteen children had an incomplete medical record at the time of the survey with missing information in the health history.
Aug 22, 20241 Finding1 Administrative
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of twelve child's files reviewed, lacked health assessment at time of survey.
Jul 20, 20236 Findings1 Critical2 Important3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of ten children's files missing an Authorization Emergency Medical Release at time of survey.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One out of two staff members lacked negative TB test on file at time of survey.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One out of two staff members lacked health assessment at time of survey.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of ten children's records at the time of survey did not have immunizations current.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One out of ten children's files missing health assessment at time of survey.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117