Heights of Learning Childcare and Preschool
6020 SE 44TH ST, TECUMSEH, KS 66542-0000Childery 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.5 / 5
- 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. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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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