Little Einsteins
115 W WILSON ST, SALINA, KS 67401-0000Childery 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (15), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (6), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (5). Of 35 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 202622 Findings1 Critical11 Important10 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include, blizzard, flood, missing child, chemical release, utility failure, intruder, act of terrorism, lockdown, and unscheduled closing plans.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Bottle that had contained breast milk not labeled with childs name. Breast milk bags not labeled with childs name and time expressed.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Bottle that had contained formula not labeled with childs name, contents, and the time and date prepared.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116
Two bottles that had contained breast milk and formula left in playpen and on table in living room.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Safe sleep plan indicates rooms will be dimly lit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- And 28- 4-127K.A.R. 28-4-124
Authorization for emergency medical care not on file for 5 children out of 6 records reviewed.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of negative TB skin test not on file for 1 provider.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include procedures for responding to and preventing an allergic reaction.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include an off-premises relocation site, including routes to each area.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include procedures for special needs children.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans do not include a continuity of care plan.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Individual towels for children unavailable in bathroom. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Household cleaners and bodily care products bearing child warning labels accessible to children in kitchen, bathroom, hallway, and living room. Corrected a time of survey.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Peeling and flaking exterior paint on house and ground in outdoor play area.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Kitchen trash uncovered.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Two electrical outlets uncovered in playroom.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Medication unlocked and accessible to children on bathroom counter. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Basement stairway unguarded with children under 2.5 years of age present. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan does not include manner in which supervision will be provided.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Supervision plan does not include activities to be done in each child care area.
- 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
Medical history form not on file for 5 children out of 6 records reviewed
Feb 20, 202613 Findings2 Critical4 Important7 Administrative
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Outdoor stairway not guarded to prevent unsupervised access to children.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
- Daily Care of ChildrenK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep unavailable for review.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of negative TB test not on file for 2 residents and 1 provider.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plans unavailable for review.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diaper changing procedures must be posted in diaper changing area. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
Record of health and safety training unavailable for review for 1 provider.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Exterior surface of facility in area used for outdoor play is not free from peeling, chipping paint.
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Working smoke detector unavailable in basement
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Two outlets uncovered and accessible to children in play room. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Febreeze accessible to children in living room. Cleaners and bodily care unlocked or not stored out of reach of children in the bathroom. Both areas corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115
Razor accessible to children in shower. Sharp tools accessible to children on front porch. Both areas corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- SupervisionK.A.R. 28-4-115a
Written supervision plan unavailable for review.
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