Bright Minds Early Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 111
- 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 7 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (8), Building & Premises Safety (6), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). Of 34 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428
Upon licensing specialist's arrival, Children in Room 126 (Ocean) and Room 124 (Desert) were left unsupervised when one staff was in the office and another staff was taking an online training. Corrected during visit.
Aug 21, 202510 Findings8 Important2 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Out of eight staff files reviewed, one staff does not have a health status form on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diapering procedures were not followed in Room 127 when staff did not remove the paper towel from beneath the child and dispose of it (step 6), did not dispose of their gloves (step 7) and did not clean and disinfect the diapering area (step 11).
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The utility closet was unlocked upon specialists' arrival with cleaning supplies, bleach, toilet bowl cleaner and W-D 40 accessible to children. Diaper supplies, including diaper cream, were not kept at least five feet above the floor in Rooms 126, 127 and 129.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Dangerous instruments and sharp or pointed objects were not in locked storage in the utility closet when there was a power tool and loose nails and screws on the cart.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Classrooms 111, 126 and 127 do not have equipment or toys in sufficient quantity for children to have a choice of three activities.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Staff in Room 111 did not sit at the table during the noon meal and encourage socialization.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Bottles in the infant unit are not labeled with the contents and time prepared.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One of 14 child files reviewed does not have a current immunization record on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two of 14 child files reviewed do not have record of scheduled hours and days of attendance on file.
Nov 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Impact-absorbent surfacing is not installed under the use zone of anchored playground equipment.
Sep 9, 20243 Findings2 Important1 Administrative
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Impact absorbent surfacing material is not installed under and around the anchored equipment in the outdoor play area.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Four children do not have documentation of current immunizations on file.
Feb 20, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Animals, Birds, or FishK.A.R. 28-4-131
Parents were not informed that children would have access to pets in the childcare facility.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Per staff statements, staff did not provide daily communication with a parent about the child's behavior when the child bit herself, leaving a mark on the child's arm.
Aug 7, 202315 Findings4 Critical11 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Four staff were not submitted on the KBI background check before being allowed to work and have unsupervised access to the children.
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Out of thirteen children's files reviewed, seven children do not have complete Authorization for Emergency Medical Care on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Two staff do not have documentation of receiving orientation before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of the children.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
The program director does not have documentation of receiving orientation within 7 days or before being given sole responsibility for implementing and supervising the program.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Out of thirteen children's files reviewed, three children do not have documentation of current immunizations on file. Four children do not have complete Medical Records on file.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Disposable diaper was not in a covered container or plastic bag in the children's bathroom.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Proper diaper procedures were not followed in the infant room when staff did not remove the gloves or the paper towel from under the child's bottom before placing the clean diaper on.(Steps 6 and 7)
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Unlabeled cleaning solution and Lysol are not in locked storage and located on the sink in the infant room.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Current program plans were not posted in three units. (Corrected at the time of the survey.)
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Children in one room did not wash their hands before eating.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Out of 13 children's files reviewed, three children do not have health assessments on file.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The refrigerator in the infant unit, used for storing bottles, does not have a thermometer.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Infant bottles were not labeled with the contents or the date received.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
The infant unit does not have a staff member with documentation of the required qualifications.
Jul 10, 20232 Findings2 Important
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Equipment is not of sufficient quantity to allow each child a choice of activities.
- Child Care Centers: Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-436
Cribs in the infant sleeping area are not at least 2 feet apart.