YMCA McAdams Childcare Center
NOT DISPLAYED BY OWNER’S REQUEST, 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
- 53
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (11), and Building & Premises Safety (9). Of 50 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 202625 Findings4 Critical18 Important3 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks.
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Authorization for emergency medical care not on file for 1 child out of 13 records reviewed.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Program director and 1 staff person did not obtain certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 30 days of hire.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Three staff members did not complete 16 hours of professional development training, including 4 hours of health and safety topic training.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Current health history form not on file for 4 staff. Record of negative TB skin test not on file for 3 staff. One health history form corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Shelter in place and off premises relocation drills not conducted in 2025.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Facility first aid kit does not contain gloves and a bottle of water.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include procedures for children with special needs.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include plans for flood and unscheduled closing.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Emergency plan does not include continuity of care plans.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Changing pad on table in infant unit has surface damage. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Eight month old infants hands not washed after diapering.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
One electrical outlet uncovered in toddler unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hanging cord accessible to infant through slats in crib in infant unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Hot water in units measured at 133 degrees.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Soiled bedding piled on top of nap cots in preschool unit.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Current medical history not on file for 5 children out of 13 records reviewed.
- 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 13 records reviewed.
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
Two month old infant sleeping in infant swing when specialist entered the unit. Corrected at time of survey when regular infant teacher returned to unit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Children denied second portions until all types of food served are eaten. Corrected at the direction of specialist.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
Staff not sitting with or observing toddlers and preschool children at noon meal.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 3 children out of 13 records reviewed.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Documentation of liability insurance not on file.
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Documentation of accident insurance not on file.
Mar 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Household cleaners accessible to children in infant unit.
Feb 4, 202514 Findings3 Critical10 Important1 Administrative
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Telephone; Emergency Medical Treatment; Reporting RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-127
Authorization for emergency medical care not on file for 1 child out of 21 records reviewed.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Orientation documentation not on file for 1 staff. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Parental Permission for Children to Go Off-premisesK.A.R. 28-4-124
Off-premises permission 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
Record off negative TB skin tests not on file for 2 resource specialists. One corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Facility first aid kit does not contain tweezers, elastic bandage, and a first aid manual.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
KDHE diaper procedures not posted in 2 units that diaper.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Household item bearing child warning label unlocked in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey.
✓ Corrected at visit
- ProgramK.A.R. 28-4-427
Daily schedule not posted in 1 unit.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Health assessment not on file for 3 children out of 21 records reviewed.
- 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
Written safe sleep policy not on file.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Two electrical outlets uncovered and exposed, protruding nails in mud kitchen accessible to children in outdoor play area.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for 10 children out of 21 records reviewed.
Jan 26, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Documentation of certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric first aid not on file for 1 staff.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 7 records reviewed.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of negative Tb skin test not on file for 1 staff.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Health assessment not on file for 1 staff.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Copy of health assessment not on file for 1 child out of 7 records reviewed.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
Oct 18, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for 3 employees as required to complete background checks.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Record of negative tb skin test not on file for 1 staff.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Soap and individual towels unavailable at all hand washing sinks.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
Shade unavailable for infant toddler and preschool age playgrounds.
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