Bright Beginnings
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66214Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 16 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 3, 202511 Findings1 Critical3 Important7 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
An emergency medical release has expired for one child.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
A negative TB test is not on file for one resident of the home.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills are practiced, but not logged.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills are practiced, but not logged.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Updated immunizations are not on file for two children.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The certificate of completion is not on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The certificate of completion is not on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The certificate of completion is not on file.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
The certificate of completion is not on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
The parent portion of the medical record is not on file for one child.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Mar 12, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Administrative
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Emergency medical release form is incomplete for one child and not on file for two children.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Immunization records are not current for one child.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Current first aid and CPR training was not on file.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Page three of the medical record (physical) is not on file for three children.
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