Virginia Crossland Early Childhood Center
COLUMBUS, KS 66725Childery 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
- Head Start Program
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 24, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
A covered container where soiled disposable diapers are stored in classroom C has not been emptied or cleaned appropriately for odor control.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
A bottle in the refrigerator in classroom D is not labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the date prepared.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
A bottle of prepared formula is stored in the refrigerator in classroom D without the nipple covered.
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
One staff member in classroom A restricted the movement of a two year old child while restraining for approximately 30 minutes.
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
A cabinet lock in classroom B is broken, there are sharp objects such as scissors within reach of children.
Oct 12, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Two of twelve children do not have a complete emergency medical release on file.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Amoxicillin is not in a locked box located in the refrigerator of classroom B. Scissors are located in an unlocked cabinet within reach of children in classroom C.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
There is not a record of the designated staff who administered the medication located in the refrigerator of classroom B. There is no record of the date and time the medication has been given to the child.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
A thermometer is not located in the refrigerator in classroom B.
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