Crafty Critters Daycare
WAMEGO, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address16659 Stage Cir, Wamego, KS, 66547
CityWAMEGO, KS 66547
CountyPottawatomie
Phone785-456-4255
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateSeptember 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High12
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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16659 Stage Cir, Wamego, KS, 66547, WAMEGO, KS 66547
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/15/2025
- High3
- Medium-High9
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk9/15/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) (4) Each individual required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.
Provider does not have documentation of CPR/first aid certification. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-006542)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/15/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (e) Documentation of all orientation, training, and certifications for each individual shall be kept in that individual's file in the facility.
Provider does not have documentation of health and safety training. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-006542)
Not corrected - High risk7/31/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (d) Each domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian or a person acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian as specified in K.S.A. 21-1213, and amendments thereto. A record of vaccinations shall be kept on file at the facility.
One cat does not have current rabies vaccine on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003524)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/31/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (e) If an infant who has not been immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella because of the age of that child is enrolled and there are children in care who have not had measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunizations due to an exception, including the children of the provider, the parents of the infant at risk shall sign a statement that the parents have been informed of the risk to their child. This statement shall be in the infant's file at the facility.
One infant enrolled does not have a signed statement on file informing parent of an unimmunized child enrolled. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003524)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/31/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (c) Immunizations for each child, including each child of the provider under 16 years of age shall be current as medically appropriate and shall be maintained current for protection from the diseases specified in K.A.R. 28-1-20(d). A record of each child's immunizations shall be obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility and shall be maintained on the child's medical record.
One child out of seven child files reviewed does not have current immunizations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003524)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/31/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (2) a medical history obtained from the parent or legal guardian. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall review with each child's parent or legal guardian that child's medical history at least once every 12 months.
One child file out of seven child files reviewed does not have a signed medical history form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003524)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/31/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (c) (7) Each pad used for napping or sleeping shall be at least 0.5 inch thick, washable or enclosed in a washable cover, and long enough so that the child's head and feet rest on the pad. Clean, individual bedding, including a bottom and a top cover, shall be provided for each child.
Three children are sleeping on nap cots without a bottom cover. Two children do not have top covers. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003524)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/31/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (c) (4) Each crib and each playpen shall have a firm, tightfitting mattress and a fitted sheet. The mattress shall be set at its lowest point when any child using the crib or playpen becomes able either to sit up or to pull up to a standing position inside the crib or playpen, whichever occurs first, to ensure that the child cannot climb out of the crib or playpen.
Two pack n plays in use do not have fitted sheets on the mattress pad. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003524)
Not corrected - High risk7/31/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (c) (3) (C) When any child is napping or sleeping in a room separate from the provider, the door to that room shall remain open.
Three children are each individually sleeping in rooms separate from the provider. Doors to those rooms are not open enough to allow unobstructed access into the room. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003524)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/31/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (e) Documentation of all orientation, training, and certifications for each individual shall be kept in that individual's file in the facility.
Provider does not have documentation of health and safety training completion. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003524)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/31/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) (4) Each individual required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.
Provider does not have current CPR/FA certification on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003524)
Not corrected - High risk7/31/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (c) (3) (C) When any child is napping or sleeping in a room separate from the provider, the door to that room shall remain open.
Two children are individually sleeping in rooms separate from the provider. Doors to each room are closed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003524)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$952/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Kansas run about $724/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Kansas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WAMEGO, Pottawatomie County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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