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Tiny Hearts Childcare

OTTAWA, KS 66067Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:39
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:1224

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 16 Findings · 6% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Oct 16, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical2 Important13 Administrative

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (9), Children's Records & Files (4), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). Of 16 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 16, 20256 Findings6 Administrative
    • Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)

      Immunization record is incomplete for one child.

    • FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115

      2A 10B:C fire extinguisher was not availalbe.

    • FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115

      One set of outlets was uncovered above bathroom sink in basement.

    • FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115

      Door to laundry room was unlocked and contained chemicals.

    • FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115

      Basement fire approval is not on file.

    • Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
  2. Aug 19, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Administrative
    • Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125

      Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.

    • Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)

      One child (out of 8) needs updated immunization records on file.

    • FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115

      There is a deep egress window near the outdoor play area that is not covered, which constitutes a falling hazard.

    • FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115

      There is a trampoline on the premises (outdoors) that is accessible to children; it was damaged in a storm and needs repaired.

    • Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
  3. Oct 8, 20242 Findings2 Administrative
    • FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115

      Several areas of peeling paint located in the dining area.

    • FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115

      Several body care products located in an unlocked bathroom cabinet. Corrected at visit.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  4. Sep 27, 20233 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
    • Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a

      One playpen for an 8 week old has a loose fitting sheet. A playpen for a 9 month old has a mattress that is too small for the playpen and a loose fitting sheet.

    • Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a

      A 9 month old sleeps in a playpen with a lightweight blanket.

    • FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115

      Trampoline is not currently inaccessible. The zipper is open and a stepstool next to it.

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