Caterpillar Cove Childcare LLC
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
- 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 (10), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5). Of 25 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 5, 20254 Findings3 Important1 Administrative
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test is not on file for one substitute. *Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health status form was not on file for one substitute.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Current rabies certificate was not on file for two dogs and one cat.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Medical history is not on current form for two children.
Aug 26, 202411 Findings1 Critical5 Important5 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two children (out of 13) need emergency medical release forms on file; one child's emergency medical release form is expired.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One resident needs a negative TB test or chest x-ray on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
A tornado drill was not completed for July 2024.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills were not recorded for Oct-Dec 2023; Fire drills were not recorded for July 2024.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Provider is not using a moisture-proof, nonabsorbent pad for diaper changing.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The current changing table is not equipped with railings or safety straps that are secured to the changing table.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Five children (out of 13) need updated immunization records on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
The door leading to the basement area (with several stairs) needs a safety device that can secure the door.
- 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 child (out of 13) does not have authorized contacts for emergency pick-up on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
One child (out of 13) needs a health assessment form on file.
Aug 31, 202310 Findings2 Critical5 Important3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for three individuals to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical release form is not on fie for one child and is incomplete for two children.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB tests are not on file for three residents and one employee.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans were not posted.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills were not recorded for May-July of 2023.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills were not recorded for May-July of 2023.
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
One cat lacks a current immunization record.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunization records are not complete for five children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Page three (physical) of the medical record is not on file for one chld.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117