The Salvation Army - Olathe, KS
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
- After School
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (11), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (6). Of 34 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 2, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Three children in care lack emergency medical release forms on file. Two Emergency Medical Release forms are expired.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Two children in care lack health history forms on file.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The refrigerator temperature is 45 degrees F.
Oct 16, 202421 Findings1 Critical20 Important
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
The emergency plans does not include a missing child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an intruder or an act of terrorism.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
One staff member lacks an application on file.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Several children in care lack emergency contact information on file.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Two children in care lack emergency medical release forms on file.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
One individual on site and background check results remain pending.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
Three staff members and the Program Director lack orientation training on file.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Four children in care lack health history forms on file. One child in care is missing page 2 of the health history form.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Four staff members do not have health status forms on file.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The interior of the refrigerator has dried on food soil and an off odor; not clean.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The garbage can does not have a cover.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
The first aid kit is lacking a bottle of water.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
The first aid kit is lacking a cleansing agent.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
The first aid kit is lacking a roll of sterile gauze.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
The first aid kit is lacking single-use gloves.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
The first aid kit is lacking a first aid manual.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
The emergency plans do not include a designated off-premises relocation site and an evacuation route to the site.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Tornado drills are not recorded for 2023/2024 except for October 2024.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Fire drills are not recorded for 2023/2024 except for October 2024.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
Emergency phone numbers are not posted.
- Safety and Emergency Procedures; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-592
None of the staff members and Program Director have current certification in first aid and CPR training on file.
Sep 7, 202310 Findings10 Important
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
One child file is missing immunization information.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
There are not files for the two staff that are present.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Information on schedule and days of attendance is missing from seven child files.
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
- Administration; Training; RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-582
Written authorization for emergency medical care is missing from two child files.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
There is not health information and program orientation documentation available for the two staff that are present.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
One child file is missing a health history form.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590