Hesston Community Preschool
100 N RIDGE RD, HESSTON, KS 67062Childery 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
- Preschool
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 18 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 15, 20259 Findings3 Critical3 Important3 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Four staff files reviewed did not have one staff member with current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR for Tuesday's and Thursday's.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One of four staff files reviewed is missing Health & Safety Training. Fixed on site.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One of four staff files revied is missing orientation. Fixed on Site.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Three of four staff files reviewed are missing current Health Status form 8/24.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two out of twelve children's files reviewed are missing current health assessments.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of twelve children's files reviewed are missing current immunization records.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One of Four staff files reviewed does not have the date of employment. Fixed on Site.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One of four staff files reviewed does not have scheduled hours. Fixed on Site.
Oct 23, 20243 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One of twelve children files reviewed is missing emergency medical release form for review at time of survey.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of twelve files reviewed is missing a current immunization record for review at time of survey.
Aug 23, 20236 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member does not have documentation of completed health and safety training within thirty days of hire.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Documentation for orientation is not on file for one staff member.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Two children out of fifteen do not have medical record for review at the time of survey. Two children out of fifteen have incomplete medical record at the time of survey. Two children out of fifteen are missing current immunizations for review at time of survey.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premises.K.A.R. 28-4-124
Three of Fifteen children files did not have a completed off permission form at time of survey.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Three children out of fifteen are missing health assessment for review at the time of survey.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
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