Cozy Cubs Daycare
GARDNER, KS·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address407 N Sumac St, Gardner, KS, 66030
CountyJohnson
Phone913-707-6008
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateOctober 15, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High14
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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407 N Sumac St, Gardner, KS, 66030, GARDNER, KS 66030
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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
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/13/2026
- High5
- Medium-High14
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk2/13/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (A) The child shall nap or sleep in a crib or a playpen. Stacking cribs or bassinets shall not be used. Cribs with water-bed mattresses shall not be used.
One child (under 12 months of age) naps in a bassinet portion of a pack n play. Corrected at visit. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-000936)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk10/6/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (1) The outdoor play area shall be fenced if the play area adjoins that of another child care facility, as defined in K.S.A. 65-503 and amendments thereto, or if the area surrounding, or the conditions existing outside, the play area present hazards that could be dangerous to the safety of the children, which may include any of the following:
One portion of the deck has a drop off area of 23 inches. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-006366)
Not corrected - High risk8/13/2025
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.
Rabies certificate is not on file for one dog. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-005295)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/13/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (1) The results of a health assessment conducted by a nurse approved to perform health assessments, a licensed physician, or physician assistant. The health assessment shall be conducted not more than twelve months before and obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility and;
Health assessment was not on file for one child. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-005295)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/13/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (2) Outdoor play equipment that is safely constructed and in good repair shall be available and placed in an area free of health, safety, and environmental hazards.
Lower deck section has an unguarded perimeter with drop off area of 22 -24 inches. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-005295)
Not corrected - High risk6/24/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop a supervision plan for children in care that includes all age ranges of children for whom care will be provided. A copy of the plan shall be available for review by the parents or legal guardians of children in care and by the department. The plan shall include the following:
Supervision plan is not developed. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (2) Outdoor play equipment that is safely constructed and in good repair shall be available and placed in an area free of health, safety, and environmental hazards.
Lower deck section has an unguarded perimeter with drop off area of 22 -24 inches. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - High risk6/24/2025
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.
Rabies certificate was not on file for one dog. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
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 — 25-004144)
Not corrected - Medium risk6/24/2025
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 material is needed for the use zone of the slide attached to the deck. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (2) Outdoor play equipment that is safely constructed and in good repair shall be available and placed in an area free of health, safety, and environmental hazards.
A saucer swing is attached to a tree limb. Lower deck section has an unguarded perimeter with drop off area of 22 -24 inches. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - Medium risk6/24/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (4) Sharp instruments shall be stored in drawers or cabinets equipped with childproof devices to prevent access by children or stored out of reach of children.
Knife block was accessible to children on the lowest shelf of the kitchen cabinet. *Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (e) A basement or a second floor used for child care in a facility shall be approved for fire safety by a fire inspector before use. A third floor shall not be used for child care.
Fire approval is not on file for use of second floor. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - Medium risk6/24/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (10) has each stairway with more than two stairs railed;
There is an open space at the bottom of the basement stairs without a railing or wall. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
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:
Medical record was not on file for eight children and was incomplete for one child. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (1) The results of a health assessment conducted by a nurse approved to perform health assessments, a licensed physician, or physician assistant. The health assessment shall be conducted not more than twelve months before and obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility and;
Health assessments were not on file for eight children. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
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.
Immunization records were not current for two children. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - High risk6/24/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (a) (3) before allowing any individual to work, regularly volunteer, or reside in the facility and before allowing any individual whose activities involve either supervised or unsupervised access to children to be in the facility;
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for two individuals. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is caring for children shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary.
Health status form was not completed. *Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (c) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall maintain first-aid supplies in a first-aid kit, carrying case, box, or other container. The first-aid supplies shall include the following:
First aid kits lacks scissors and tweezers. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/24/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (A) Procedures for emergencies likely to occur on or near the premises, including a fire, a weather-related event, a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an intruder, an act of terrorism, a lockdown, and an unscheduled closing;
Emergency plans were not developed for all emergencies likely to occur on or near the premises. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
Not corrected - High risk6/24/2025
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.
Rabies certificate was not on file for five dogs. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 25-004144)
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: GARDNER, Johnson County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 1
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