Heights of Learning Childcare and Preschool
6020 SE 44TH ST, TECUMSEH, KS 66542-0000Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 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
- 99
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). Of 16 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20268 Findings1 Critical6 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member did not complete 6 hours of annual professional development training hours. One staff member did not complete 7 hours of annual professional development training hours. One staff member did not complete 2 hours of annual professional development training hours.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One out of 15 staff file reviewed did not have negative tuberculosis test on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Barnabas: Disinfectant was being stored on the diaper changing table within reach of children.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two out of 18 children files reviewed did not have health assessment on file.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Six out of 18 children files reviewed did not have current medical history on file.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Infant bottles were being sanitized in the room and not with a mechanical dishwasher.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of 18 children files reviewed did not have current immunization on file.
Jan 13, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individuals on-site and background check results remain pending.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three staff need to complete new health and safety requirements as of November 01, 2024.
Feb 5, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 2 individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One out of 15 staff files reviewed did not have TB test on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Youth room and Mary room was missing electrical outlet covers. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One out of 8 children's records reviewed did not have a health assessment on file.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Open cereal and corn chips need to be stored in plastic or airtight containers.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Room Timothy one bottle was missing a nipple cover in the refrigerator. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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