Tiny Hearts Daycare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, CLAY CENTER, KS 67432Childery 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 16 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 9, 20258 Findings1 Critical3 Important4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two child files out of eight files do not have authorization for emergency medical treatment.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One provider does not have documentation of a negative TB skin test on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan has not been developed for a heavy snow/blizzard and an unscheduled closure.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan has not been developed for responding to and preventing allergic reactions.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One child file out of eight files reviewed does not have documentation of current immunizations on file. Child has been enrolled longer than 60 days.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child file out of eight files does not have a complete medical record on file. Parent signature is missing.
- 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 health assessment on file. Child has been enrolled longer than 60 days.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Oct 15, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Three child files out of seven child files reviewed do not have written permission from parent for emergency medical treatment on file.
Oct 5, 20232 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Specialist observed a two year old child sleeping on a couch.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Specialist observed a 19 month old child sleeping behind a closed door on the second level of the home.
Aug 15, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Surveyors observed a six year old child napping on the couch.
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
An eight month old infant was observed sleeping in a pack n play with a bottle present.
Jul 31, 20233 Findings3 Administrative
- Applicant; LicenseeK.A.R. 28-4-114
When surveyors arrived 13 children were present. Three children 0-18 mos., five children 18 mos.-5 yrs., and five children 5 yrs.-11yrs. Provider is over capacity by two children in the 18mos.-5 yrs. category and three children in the 5 yrs.-11 yrs. category.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outdoor play area is not free of hazards as there is barbed wire fencing on one side of the play area.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Dish soap and diaper cream bearing warning labels located in the child care area are accessible to children and not in locked storage.
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