Hillcrest Christian Early Learning 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.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
- 158
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12), Building & Premises Safety (10), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). Of 31 total findings, 10 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background check.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
One individual is working in the facility and background check results remain pending.
Jul 24, 202510 Findings2 Critical8 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for four individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
North 3 room has swinging doors to the kitchen that are not locked and there are chemicals stored in the kitchen. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
There are twenty-one children in the North 2 room and it is licensed for twenty children.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Children are provided with drinking water from the child's hand washing sink per the staff in rooms: North B and South 2.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
North 1 and North 3 have several places on the north and south walls that have chipped paint.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
North Center: There are adult scissors on a shelf. Corrected at visit. North 3 room has swinging doors to the kitchen that are not locked and there are knives stored in the kitchen. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The child's couch has several holes in the fabric in rooms: North Center and South B. Corrected at visit. There were several dead bugs under the stacked cots in South A.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The following rooms have hot water above 120 degrees F. at the children's hand washing sinks: South A 126.7 degrees F., South B 126 degrees F., South Center 123 degrees F., and the girls bathroom downstairs 129.4 degrees F. South 1 did not have hot water provided at a child's hand washing sink. 76.5 degrees F.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
South 1 has a loose fitting sheet in one of the cribs. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The classroom refrigerators that store children's food were at the following temperatures: South A 49 degrees F., South B 49 degrees F., North 2 49 degrees F. Partially corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 21, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test results not on file for two staff.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
South A: Desitin, soapy water cleaner stored by diaper changing table. Adult scissors stored on a shelf. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 20, 20246 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Pediatric first aid and CPR training not on file for one staff member.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Health and safety training not completed within thirty days of hire for seven staff members.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Pediatric CPR and first aid training not completed for two staff members within thirty days of employment.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment not on file for six staff members. Negative TB test results not on file for five staff members.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Rooms North A, North Center, and North B: The hot water temperature is 75 degrees and the cold water temperature is 73 degrees at the children's hand washing sink. North 2 room: The hot and cold water is reversed according to the faucet and the hot water temperature is 73 degrees. The cold water temperature is 71 degrees.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The following items are out of locked storage: North 1 room: Several sunscreens are on a counter. South A room: Plastic gloves stored on a diapering table. Toothpaste stored on a shelf. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 26, 202311 Findings3 Critical5 Important3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
The facility did not submit identifying information for one staff member prior to working in the facility.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Six staff members lack documentation of complete health and safety training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Four staff members lack current certification in pediatric first aid training on file. Three staff members lack current certification in pediatric CPR training on file.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Current immunizations not on file for one child out of 24 records reviewed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Four staff members lack documentation of health assessments on file. Two staff members lack documentation of negative TB test results on file.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drill not conducted in January 2023.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Diaper creams and gloves not in locked storage in room South B. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One staff member lacks work references on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One staff member lacks a record of education and experience on file.
- Staff QualificationsK.A.R. 28-4-429
The North 1 and 3 room did not have a staff person who meets the minimum qualifications of the capacity for the unit.