Ys Kids Club at Prairie Star Elementary
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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
The substitute file does not include HS grad/equivalent, education, experience, or similar information indicating the substitute's qualifications for the role.
- Program Plan, Program of Activities, and Use of SpaceK.A.R. 28-4-588
There is not a program of activities for this week available for the Licensing Specialist to view.
- Health-related RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-590
Children are not encouraged to wash hands after eating breakfast.
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The garbage container is not covered.
Aug 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Food Preparation, Service, Safety, and NutritionK.A.R. 28-4-591
The garbage container was not covered.
Sep 13, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-584
Facility did not submit identifying information for one staff member prior to working in the facility for background check.
- Staff Member Qualifications; Professional Development Training; Staffing RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-587
One staff member has incomplete orientation on file.