Creative Beginnings
109 E RAILROAD ST, SILVER LAKE, KS 66539Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 12, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individuals on-site and background check results remain pending
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hazardous item was accessible at visit. Room 101 Staff Purse. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Terms of Temporary Permit or LicenseK.A.R. 28-4-421
Terms of the license were not being met in room 104. Room 104 is licensed for ten children, 2 1/2 years of age to school age. Room 104 had eleven children 2 1/2 years of age to school age present at the time the walkthrough was conducted.
Aug 14, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One out of twelve staff files reviewed need to complete health and safety training.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One out of twelve staff records reviewed needs health assessment on file.
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