Carter Childrens Cottage
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
- 57
- 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 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Building & Premises Safety (5), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (5). Of 31 total findings, 7 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Room 4: the cots are closer than 24 inches apart. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 25, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
In room 5, six children were left unsupervised when the teacher left the room to help with a child in another room.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Medical history is not on the form provided by the department for one child.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
On the toddler playground, the tarp under the mulch is uncovered in several places causing a tripping hazard. The back fence slats on the bottom are breaking and splintering.
Jan 22, 20268 Findings7 Important1 Administrative
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Medical history is not on the form provided by the department for two children out of fifteen files reviewed.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Room 1 an infant is sleeping in a crib and is swaddled.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The tarp under the mulch is uncovered in several places causing a tripping hazard. The back fence slats are breaking and splintering.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Room 1 two containers of a child's food are missing the contents. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
In the downstairs refrigerator the temperature is 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Room 1 breast milk is stored in the refrigerator that is not labeled with the time expressed. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for one child out of fifteen files reviewed.
Sep 22, 20253 Findings3 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one staff as required to complete background checks.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current pediatric CPR and first-aid certificates completed but not on file for two staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current pediatric CPR and first-aid training not on file for one staff.
Jan 15, 202511 Findings2 Critical9 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current pediatric CPR and first aid is not on file for three staff members.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Basic child development training is not on file for twelve staff members.
- Parental AccessK.A.R. 28-4-123
There is no written notification to parents/ guardians that cameras are used in the facility.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The emergency plan does not include an off-premises relocation site.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills not recorded for October, November, and December of 2024.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The first aid kit is lacking a bottle of water and an elastic bandage.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The emergency plan does not include a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an intruder, an act of terrorism, a lockdown, and an unscheduled closing.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 4: The toilet lid has a large crack in it with sharp edges.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 1: Wipes that say keep out of reach of children are left on a low shelf. Room 5: Sunscreen is out of locked storage. All corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Room 3: The interior thermometer reads 55 degrees Fahrenheit in the refrigerator.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Canned goods containing carrots, apple sauce, and peaches are dented. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 5, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Pediatric CPR and first aid training incomplete within 30 days of hire for one staff.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Current immunizations not on file for two children.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Drinking water unavailable in rooms four and five. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written programs plans not posted in room one. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430