Salina Child Care Center
155 N OAKDALE AVE STE 100, 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 159
- 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 11 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (13), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (8), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8). Of 45 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 11 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Household cleaners bearing child warning labels unlocked in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Medication unlocked in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Cots with napping children not placed 24 inches apart.
Oct 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Per collateral contacts, active supervision not provided to children in PS unit 3 when a staff member was observed sleeping in the unit while caring for children on more than 1 occasion.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Per collateral contacts, written lesson plans not implemented. Children have little structure and staff do not provide organized programing in PS unit 3.
Aug 22, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Active supervision not provided in preschool 2 unit when 1 staff was found lying on floor with eyes closed next to napping child. Licensing specialist approached staff and stood next to her. Staff opened eyes after program director tapped her foot.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors unlocked in preschool 2 unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Clorox wipes bearing child warning labels on countertop in infant 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 30, 202511 Findings9 Important2 Administrative
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drill records unavailable for January - May of 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drill records unavailable for January - May of 2025.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Household cleaner, bodily care products, and medications unlocked in 5 units. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors unlocked in 3 units. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Floors and baseboards heavily soiled with old dirt and debris in 2 units. One unit corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Daily schedule not posted in 2 units.
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written lesson plans unavailable in 1 unit.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Cloth pacifier tether and childs sweatshirt in crib with napping infant. Rope tether holding dangling sound machine in crib used to nap an infant. 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 out of 21 records reviewed.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Two staff files unavailable for review.
May 12, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not completed within 30 days of hire for 1 staff.
Apr 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Nap cots not separated by 24 inches when used with napping children in PS 3 unit.
Dec 16, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Household cleaner bearing child warning label accessible in PS 2 unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Current written lesson plan unavailable in PS 2 unit.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Bottom sheet unavailable on 1 cot in PS 1 unit.
Sep 30, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Household item and bodily care product bearing child warning labels accessible to children in Preschool 2 unit. Corrected at direction of licensing specialist.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Written lesson plan unavailable for preschool 2 unit.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Bottom cover unavailable on 1 cot used for napping child in Preschool 1 unit.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Ten month old infant placed on cot to nap. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 8, 20248 Findings2 Critical6 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual on-site and background check results remain pending.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not on file within 30 days of hire for 1 staff.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 45 records reviewed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment not on file and not completed within 30 days of hire for 1 staff.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Adult scissors accessible to children in 1 unit. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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
Health assessment not on file for 1 child out of 45 records reviewed.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Childrens teeth not brushed after breakfast in 1 unit. No toothbrushes available in 1 unit.
Jul 19, 20238 Findings3 Critical5 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Health and safety training not complete within 30 days of hire for 1 staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not complete within 30 days of hire for 4 staff.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not maintained for 1 staff.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 21 records reviewed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment not on file for 1 staff.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Bathroom sink in 1 unit pulling away from wall and not sealed. Soiled toilet plungers accessible to children in bathrooms. Plungers corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Bathroom walls are soiled with dried liquid, soap and food. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Jun 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Medication and bodily care products with child warning labels accessible to children in 3 units. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
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