Love N Learn Early Childhood Center
SALINA, KS·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address232 E Cloud, Salina, KS, 67401
CitySALINA, KS 67401
CountySaline
Phone785-577-0267
Operating details
Capacity173
License dateDecember 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High13
- Medium3
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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232 E Cloud, Salina, KS, 67401, SALINA, KS 67401
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/17/2026
- High6
- Medium-High13
- Medium3
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk2/17/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (B) crib or playpen shall be provided and used for each child in attendance. The child shall not nap or sleep in the same crib or playpen occupied by another child at the same time.
Eight infants present with 7 cribs in unit available for napping. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000640)
Not corrected - Medium risk2/17/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (f) Documentation. Each licensee shall ensure that documentation of all orientation, training, certifications, and education requirements is kept in each individual's file in the preschool or child care center.
Documentation of orientation not on file for 1 staff. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000640)
Not corrected - High risk2/17/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (1) Each staff member counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and in pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection either before the date of employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering.
Certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not completed within 30 days of hire for 1 staff. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000640)
Not corrected - High risk2/17/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (1) Each staff member who is counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer who is counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall complete health and safety training either before employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the training before being given sole responsiblity for the care and supervision of children.
Health and safety training not completed within 30 days of hire for 2 staff. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000640)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk2/17/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (23) Dangerous instruments including sharp or pointed objects, shall be in locked storage.
Two pairs of adult scissors unlocked and accessible to children in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000640)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/17/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (G) The child may nap or sleep in sleep clothing, including sleepers and sleep sacks. Swaddling shall not be permitted.
Three month old infant sleeping with arms restricted by swaddle clothing. Corrected at direction of specialist. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000640)
Not corrected
2025
- High risk12/17/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (1) Each staff member who is counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer who is counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall complete health and safety training either before employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the training before being given sole responsiblity for the care and supervision of children.
Health and safety training not complete for 2 staff. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008588)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (F) building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;
Training not complete for 1 staff. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008588)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (C) safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome;
Training not complete for 1 staff. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008588)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/17/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals and all bodily care products bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage, except that hand sanitizers, disinfectant solutions used daily to disinfect surfaces, and diapering supplies may be kept unlocked at least five feet above the floor and out of reach of children. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a bathroom or sink.
Multiple cleaning products unlocked in 1 unit. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008588)
Not corrected - Medium risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (c) (4) The daily schedule shall be posted in each unit.
Daily schedule not posted in 1 unit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - Medium risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (c) (2) Written lesson plans for each unit shall be made accessible to parents, staff, and the secretary's designee.
Written lesson plans unavailable in 1 unit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals and all bodily care products bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage, except that hand sanitizers, disinfectant solutions used daily to disinfect surfaces, and diapering supplies may be kept unlocked at least five feet above the floor and out of reach of children. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a bathroom or sink.
Household cleaners and bodily care products bearing child warning labels unsecured in 7 units. Six units corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (b) (3) Sanitary drinking facilities shall be available to children while indoors or outdoors. One of the following methods shall be used:
Water used for infant bottles obtained from sink used for handwashing after diapering. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (23) Dangerous instruments including sharp or pointed objects, shall be in locked storage.
Adult scissor unlocked in 2 units. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (15) Electrical outlets shall be covered or inaccessible to prevent access by a child when not in use.
One electrical outlet uncovered in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.
Health history not on file for 2 staff. Record of negative TB skin test not on file for 2 staff and 1 resource specialist. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - High risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (e) ensure that no individual works, regularly volunteers, or resides in the facility until the results of the individual's background checks verify that the individual is not prohibited from working, regularly volunteering, or residing in a facility pursuant to K.S.A. 65-516, and amendments thereto.
Individual working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - High risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (1) Each staff member who is counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer who is counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall complete health and safety training either before employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the training before being given sole responsiblity for the care and supervision of children.
Health and safety training not complete for 2 staff. Health and safety training not complete prior to a staff person having sole responsibility of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals and all bodily care products bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage, except that hand sanitizers, disinfectant solutions used daily to disinfect surfaces, and diapering supplies may be kept unlocked at least five feet above the floor and out of reach of children. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a bathroom or sink.
Household cleaners bearing child warning labels unlocked in 1 unit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.
Health status form not on file for 1 staff. Corrected at time of survey. Record of negative TB skin test not on file for 1 staff and 1 resource specialist. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - High risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (a) (3) Each licensee shall ensure that orientation is completed by each staff member and by each volunteer Each staff member and each volunteer shall complete the orientation within seven calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the orientation before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.
Orientation not complete for 2 staff. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (C) safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome;
Safe sleep training not complete for 1 staff. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (3) Each individual who is required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.
Current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR not maintained for 3 staff. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk11/12/2025
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (F) building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;
Building and premises training not complete for 1 staff. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006911)
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$809/month
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Typical prices in Kansas run about $724/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Kansas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SALINA, Saline County
- Capacity: 173
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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