Heartland Early Education
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
- 253
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4). Of 22 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20258 Findings2 Critical6 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Orientation documentation not complete for 1 staff. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Parental permission for off-premises locations not on file for 1 child out of 51 records reviewed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Current health status form not on file for 1 staff. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Cleaning supplies bearing child warning labels unlocked in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Knives unlocked in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Formula label does contain time prepared.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Breast milk label does not contain time expressed.
Dec 5, 20248 Findings1 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Illness and communicable disease training not complete within 30 days of hire for 1 staff.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors unlocked in 2 units. All corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hot water measured at a maximum of 80 degrees in 2 units.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Electrical outlets uncovered in 3 units. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Household items and bodily care products bearing child warning labels unlocked in 5 units. All units corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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
Chemicals stored with toothpaste in 2 units. All corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 34 records reviewed.
Dec 7, 20236 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Off premises permission incomplete for 1 child out of 25 records reviewed. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of negative TB skin test not on file for 2 resource specialists.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors and household items with child warning labels in unlocked storage in 3 units. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Wheel barrow full of stagnant water on childrens playground. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Prepared formula not refrigerated. Two bottles prepared and left on counter.