The STEAM 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). Of 21 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 29, 202515 Findings4 Critical10 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of eight child files reviewed have expired authorizations for emergency medical treatment.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three staff have not completed medication administration training.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff does not have certification in pediatric first aid and CPR.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Permission for the children use the Discovery Room is not on a form supplied by the department.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Two staff and one resource specialist do not have record of negative TB skin test on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills were not conducted 11/24,12/24,1/25 or 2/25.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills were not conducted 11/24, 12/24, 1/25 or 2/25.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Classroom A, dish soap, Lysol and Windex are not in locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of eight files reviewed, does not have a medical history form.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
The cots are not labeled in Classroom B. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Menus are not shared with parents.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Food is not stored at least six inched above the floor. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The noon meal does not include milk.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One staff does not have record of references on file. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 29, 20236 Findings1 Critical3 Important2 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff has been employed for longer than 30 days and does not have first aid/CPR certification on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One regular volunteer does not have negative TB test results on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills were not conducted April through September.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Lysol wipes, a supply of Dial soap and teacher scissors are out of locked storage in Classroom A. Bleach spray and teacher scissors are out of locked storage in Classroom B. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
There is not documentation of insurance coverage on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One staff does not have work references on file.