Precious Moments Daycare
HERINGTON, KS 67449Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 10 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20262 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Provider's health status form expired 01/01/2026.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file out of 11 child files reviewed does not have a medical history recorded on the current form.
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
Dec 7, 20237 Findings1 Critical1 Important5 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two out of eight child files reviewed do not have a complete Emergency Medical Release form on file. Health insurance policy number was missing in one file. Start date was missing in one file.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
One dog does not have record available for review. Two dogs do not have current vaccines on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child file out of eight files reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Specialists observed a seven year old child go into a room separate from the provider with the door shut.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
A statement is not on file informing infant parent(s) a child is in care that is not fully immunized.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file out of eight files reviewed does not have a complete medical record on file. Emergency contact is missing.
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