Hiersteiner Child Development Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 148
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (9), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 18 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20268 Findings7 Important1 Administrative
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 103, toothpaste has warning labels to "Keep Out of Reach of Children" but is out of locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 122 (Hideaway Woods), the bathroom sink on the right-facing side has a water temperature of 88.5 degrees.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The washer gasket has trapped debris from washing. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Exception to immunizations is missing for one child out of twelve files reviewed.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Medical history is not on the form provided by the department for one child out of twelve files reviewed.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Room 101 (Rainforest) and 103 (Blue Lagoon) do not have cots labeled for use by a single child. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Updated immunizations are not available for two children out of twelve files reviewed.
Feb 28, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome training is not on file for one staff.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
One child in care has a prescription medication on premise and there is no parental permission form on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
One child in care has a nonprescription medication on premise and there is no parental permission form on file.
Mar 22, 20247 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Five children in care have expired emergency medical release forms on file.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Two children in care lack current immunization records on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff member has an incomplete health assessment on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 123: A disinfectant was in an unlocked cabinet in the diaper changing area. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Two children in care have prescription medications on premise and they are not in the original pharmacy containers.
- 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
One child in care has an incomplete health assessment on file.