Theos Theory Preschool and Childcare Center
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
- 128
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 17 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Reporting Critical IncidentsK.A.R. 28-4-133
The program director did not submit a written critical incident report to KDHE by the next working day when on 9/30/25 a toddler swallowed rocks on the playground that required medical treatment by health care professionals to be removed. The critical incident report was completed and submitted to KDHE on 10/3/25.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Active supervision was not provided by staff on the outdoor playground when a 15-month-old child was not observed swallowing eleven rocks and had to seek medical attention to get them removed.
Mar 12, 20253 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One of 13 child files reviewed does not have a current emergency authorization form on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of 13 child files reviewed does not have a current immunization record on file.
Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Per staff statement, staff to child ratio was not maintained in Room C when there was one staff with 15 children between 3 to 4 years of age.
Feb 14, 202411 Findings2 Critical8 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one staff as required to complete the background check.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member, caring for children under 12 months of age, does not have training for safe sleep practices on file.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Out of twelve children's files reviewed, one child does not have documentation of current immunizations on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
A current health assessment, signed by a physician or nurse approved to conduct health assessments, is not on file for three of 11 files reviewed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
A negative TB test is not on file for one of 11 staff files reviewed.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Proper diaper procedures were not followed in Room A and Room B when staff did not remove the paper towel from under the child (Step 6) or removed the gloves (Step 7) before placing the clean diaper on the child. The changing pads were not disinfected when the staff did not use a disinfectant.
- 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
In Room E, there were open Cheerios, Tutti Frutti cereal and macaroni, and they were not stored in containers with tight-fitting lids.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Staff in Room E did not sit with the children during lunch.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Per staff statements, infants are not taken outdoors daily, weather permitting.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Date of employment was not on file for four of 11 files reviewed.