Heights High Child Development Center
5301 N HILLSIDE, WICHITA, KS 67219-0000Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 23
- 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 Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The refrigerator does not have a thermometer.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Breastmilk bottles stored in the refrigerator are not labeled with the contents and date and time expressed. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 8, 20244 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Out of eight child records reviewed, one did not have current immunizations on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Out of three staff files reviewed, one staff regularly caring for children, with a hire date of 8/3/23, does not have an adult health assessment on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Liability insurance coverage on file expired 1/1/24.
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