Magnolia Kids Childcare Center
2625 E MAGNOLIA RD, SALINA, KS 67401Childery 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
- 51
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Building & Premises Safety (6), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3). Of 30 total findings, 8 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 29, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Pediatric first aid not completed within 30 days of hire for 1 staff.
- 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 staff.
Mar 13, 202516 Findings3 Critical11 Important2 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 4 individuals as required to complete background checks.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Orientation not completed within 7 days of hire for 3 staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Pediatric first aid not completed within in 30 days of hire for 2 staff.
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health status form not on file for 1 staff. Record of negative TB skin test not on file for 1 staff.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diaper procedures not posted in diapering area in preschool unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
All electrical outlets not covered.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Exposed wiring accessible to children for one electrical outlet without faceplate in preschool unit.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Bodily care product bearing child warning labels in unlocked storage in preschool unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Daily schedule not posted in preschool unit.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written lesson plan unavailable in infant unit.
- 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
Childrens toothbrushes stored in cabinet below hazardous chemicals in preschool unit.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Manufacturers recommendation for use not followed for playpen when 5 month old child is placed inside an infant swing which is then placed into the playpen.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Bottle containing formula uncovered. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 1 child and section II of immunization history not completed by parent for 1 child exempt from immunizations out of 8 records reviewed.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Current insurance documentation not on file.
Feb 27, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
Authorization for emergency medical care not on file for 1 child out of 6 records reviewed.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written program plans do not include all types of learning experiences that children are to have daily.
- Infant and Toddler ProgramsK.A.R. 28-4-440
Frozen breastmilk not labeled with child's name.
Jan 4, 20249 Findings3 Critical6 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Certification in pediatric first aid and CPR not complete within 30 days of hire for program director.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Health and safety training not complete within 30 days of hire for program director.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Orientation not complete within 7 days of hire for 1 employee.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Utility failure not included on disaster plans.
- ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-422
KDHE exceptions not posted.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Multiple electrical outlets uncovered in units, bathrooms and rooms used by children.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Bodily care products and cleaners with child warning labels and adult scissors accessible to children in units.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hot water at children hand sinks measured hotter than 110 degrees.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
One freezer used for child care does not contain a thermometer. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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