Land of Oz
517 WALNUT, OSAWATOMIE, KS 66064-0000Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 8, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The second provider has pediatric CPR; however, the certification does not include the pediatric first aid component.
Aug 21, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child (out of 10) does not have an emergency medical release form on file, and one child does not have a signed emergency medical release form on file (by parent/guardian).
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Four children (out of 10) need updated immunization records on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114
One provider present with 9 children: 1 child under 12 months old, and 8 children 12 months to 5 years of age. Provider exceeded maximum number of children in 12 months to 5 years of age category by 2 children.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Sep 14, 20237 Findings1 Critical6 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child (out of 7) needs an emergency medical release form on file.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Two children (out of 7) need updated immunization records on file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There were cleaning supplies on the kitchen counter. - Corrected during the visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
One electrical outlet in the kitchen, and three outlets in the living room area did not have outlet covers. - Corrected during the visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
There was a desk drawer in the living room that contained a variety of medications. The drawer was not locked and the meds were not at least 5ft high. - Corrected during the visit
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Two kitchen drawers contain several long nails; the drawers do not have safety locks. There was a knife block stored on the kitchen counter. The knife block was corrected during the visit.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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