Carolines Cozy Nest
MERRIAM, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Merriam, KS, 66202
County--
PhoneNot Displayed by Own
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateDecember 11, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Merriam, KS, 66202, MERRIAM, KS 66202
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/30/2025
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2025
- Medium-High risk10/30/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (4) Each child in a family child care home shall be diapered in the child's own crib or playpen, on a clean, moisture-proof, nonabsorbent pad on the floor, or on a changing table.
Changing pad is not available. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007882)
Not corrected - High risk10/30/2025
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.
Current rabies vaccination record was not available for one dog. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007882)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (b) (1) (A) Written permission of the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical treatment on a form that meets the requirements of the hospital or clinic where emergency medical care will be given; and
Emergency medical release forms are not on file for two children. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007882)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file for each child under 10 years of age enrolled for care and for each child under 16 years of age living in the child care facility and shall include the following:
Page one of the medical record is not on file for four children. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007882)
Not corrected - Medium risk10/30/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (11) (A) Has each stairway equipped with balusters not more than four inches apart or guarded to prevent a child's head or body from falling through;
Stairs to basement are open on one side. The opposite side has balusters that are more than four inches apart. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007882)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/30/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 3) has a 2A 10B:C fire extinguisher;
2A 10B:C fire extinguisher is not available. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007882)
Not corrected - Medium risk10/30/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) ( 5) (A) Impact-absorbent surfacing material shall be installed in each use zone under and around anchored equipment over four feet in height, including climbing equipment, slides, and swings.
Impact-absorbent surfacing material is needed under the use zones of two play structures in the backyard. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-007882)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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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: MERRIAM, -- County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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