Buzzy Bees Childcare
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, COLBY, KS 67701Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Building & Premises Safety (7), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3). Of 24 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 25, 20253 Findings3 Administrative
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Three out of ten children's immunizations are not on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two out of ten children's health assessmentis not on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Jun 23, 20256 Findings1 Important5 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not contain a roll of gauze and an elastic bandage.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of eight children's immunizations are not on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Providers CPR and first aid certification expired June 1, 2025.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Two boxes of ammunition are unlocked on the dresser in the bedroom in the basement.
- 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
One out of eight children's health assessment is not on file.
May 7, 202415 Findings2 Critical5 Important8 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of one children's Emergency Medical Release is not on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include missing child.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Separate towels for handwashing are touching on the hooks.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
One playpen is set in the bassinet position.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Napping blankets and cot sheets are touching.
- Compliance with Regulations.K.A.R. 28-4-119b
Exceptions are not posted by the License.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Cloth cover on the diaper changing pad.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Orientation is not on file. *Corrected at visit* Health and safety training is not on file.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Smoke detector is not working in the basement. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Shampoo, conditioner, and baby wash on low shelf in reach of children in the bathroom. Lotion on low shelf in the bathroom in reach of children. *Corrected at visit* Bodily care products in master bathroom in reach of children.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Razors on low shelf in the bathroom in reach of children.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Shed in outdoor play area is not locked contained a mower.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Blind cords are accessible to children in the nap room and living room.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan does not state the door is left open when infants are napping in the room and where nap time takes place in the facility.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Well child information is not provided to parents or posted.
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