Special Beginnings Early Learning Center
14169 S MUR LEN RD, OLATHE, KS 66062Childery 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
- 60
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 7, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for two individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Room 104 stored lavender room spray on an open shelf under five feet. Corrected at visit. Room 108 stored bleach water spray, room spray, vinyl gloves and wipes stating "keep out of the reach of children" on top of the changing table under five feet. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The following are not in good repair or clean throughout the facility; Room 106: children's chair has torn vinyl with foam exposed, adhesive residue on bookshelf, paint is chipped and bare wood is exposed on the bookshelf Room 108: bare wood is exposed on the bookshelf, the throw rug is frayed Room 104: bare wood is exposed on the bookshelf, the wall has paint that is chipped and the dry wall is exposed Room 105: adhesive residue on the bookshelf, bare wood is exposed on the bookshelves Partially corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
A package of diaper wipes labeled keep out of reach of children are not in locked storage in Room 105. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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