Heather Jensen Daycare
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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (7), Children's Records & Files (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 18 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 17, 202511 Findings1 Critical4 Important6 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One resident lacks a current record of a negative TB test.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit lacks complete list of supplies.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills were not recorded for August through December of 2024.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
Three cats lack current rabies vaccination records.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunization records are not current for 2 of 4 children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Mini trampoline was in the outdoor play area.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Sharp knives were stored in a drawer that had a lock that was not catching in the lower level kitchen area. *Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan was not located at the visit.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Health assessment is not on file for one child.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Apr 29, 20247 Findings2 Important5 Administrative
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
One child (out of 6) does not have contacts for emergency pick- up/transportation on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One resident does not have a negative TB test or chest x-ray on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child (out of 6) needs updated immunizations on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
In the napping room/basement kitchen area, there was a sharp knife stored in a kitchen drawer; the safety device was no longer working. - corrected at visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There were no working smoked detectors installed in the home, upon arrival (basement/care area and main level). New smoke detectors were installed in the basement area- corrected at visit. A smoke detector still needs to be installed on the main level.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
The supervision plan could not be located during the time of visit.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117