Open Minds Child Development Center- The Nest
1750 E HAROLD ST, OLATHE, KS 66061Childery 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
- 56
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 20 total findings, 11 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 202614 Findings11 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member does not have handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member does not have emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human- caused event, including violence at a facility training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member does not have building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member does not have prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member does not have recognizing a sick child and prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member does not have safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member does not have medication administration training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member has not have recognizing the signs of child abuse or neglect, knowledge on the prevention of child maltreatment, shaken baby syndrome, and abusive head trauma, and the reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect training on file.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Health and safety training is not on file for three staff members.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Orientation is not on file for one staff member.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
One staff member does not have basic child development training on file.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
One staff member is missing a negative TB test on file.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-4-422
Licensee did not notify KDHE or its agents of a change in program director that occurred in March of 2025.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
One staff member is missing professional work references on file.
Jan 23, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tweezers, elastic bandage and 4 x4 gauze squares were not in the First Aid Kit.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
The KDHE diapering procedures was not posted in four of the five units. This was corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The thermomters were missing in the refrigerator in room 1 and room 2. This was corrected at the visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The bottles were not labeled with the date and time breast milk was expressed.
Jan 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
One child file is missing results of health assessment.
Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The hot water in Infant Room 1 is 112.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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