Cozy Critter Cottage
605 SEITZ CT, JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20258 Findings1 Critical2 Important5 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Four child files out of seven child files reviewed do not have complete written permission from parent for emergency medical treatment.
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Facility goes on walks. Provider does not have written permission from parent on the form supplied by the department.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills for November 2024 through March 2025 are not available for review.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider does not have documentation of current CPR/FA training.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outdoor swing set does not have ground cover installed in the use zone.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
When licensing specialist arrived two child over five years of age were upstairs. Second floor is not approved by fire for use.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
When licensing specialist arrived, two children over five years of age were upstairs. Use of the upstairs is not listed on the supervision plan.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Two child files out of seven child files reviewed do not have a complete medical history form on file. One file does not have a form. One form does not have parent signature.
Apr 18, 20242 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Disaster plans are not developed for flood, utility failure, chemical release, or gas leak.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Three children living in the home do not have a complete medical record on file.
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