Heidi Smith Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, CIMARRON, KS 67835Childery Rating: 5/5
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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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4). Of 18 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 6, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of 3 children files reviewed had an incomplete emergency medical treatment. (Corrected on site)
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Upon arrival a 7 month old was napping in another room and the door was not open; it was cracked open 1 inch and interfered with seeing into the room. (Corrected on site)
Jun 17, 202516 Findings1 Critical9 Important6 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Six children files reviewed did not have written permission for emergency medical treatment.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
There are 2 children in care who nap in a play pen and their height exceeds manufacturing instrucions.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe sleep practices do not include infants.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
There is no bottom and top cover for children provided for each child.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit is not complete.
- AnimalsK.A.R. 28-4-131
There is no current immunizations on file for 2 dogs and 1 cat.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Two children under three years of age do not have at least two complete changes of clothing available.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Children did not wash hands before eating lunch. (corrected on site)
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
There is no written discipline policy developed.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
A copy of diaper changing procedure is not posted near diaper- changing area. (Corrected on site)
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two out of six children files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
There is a riding lawn mower in the designated outdoor play area.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The stairway leading to the entrance of the facility has more than 2 steps and is not equipped with balusters or guarded to prevent a child's head or body from falling through. The stairways leading to the basement for tornado drills use has an open wall on the west side of the wall. There is a 3 ft gap from the ledge to the ceiling that does not prevent a child's head or body from falling through.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
The basement used for tornado drills has a stairway with more than two stairs and is not railed.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three out of six children files reviewed did not have a medical history.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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