Salina YMCA Sunset

SALINA, KSSchool Age ProgramLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity60
Est. price$853/mo

Contact information

Address1510 W Republic St, Salina, KS, 67401

CitySALINA, KS 67401

CountySaline

Phone785-825-2151

Operating details

Capacity60

License dateDecember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/10/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1510 W Republic St, Salina, KS, 67401, SALINA, KS 67401

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/10/2025

  • High6
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk11/10/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-582 Administration; training; recordkeeping. (f) (1) If applicable, documentation of the required health information as specified in K.A.R. 28-4-590, and the date of participation in program orientation for each staff member as specified in K.A.R. 28-4-587;

    Documentation of orientation not on file for 1 staff. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006963)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk11/10/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-582 Administration; training; recordkeeping. (e) (2) Each operator shall obtain written authorization for emergency medical care, signed by the parent or legal guardian of each child or youth, before attending the program or within the first week of attendance.

    Authorization for emergency medical care not available for 3 children out of 12 records reviewed. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006963)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk11/10/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-578 Licensure; amended license; exceptions; notification; renewal. (f) (2) the program director;

    Facility did not notify KDHE of change in program director. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006963)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk11/10/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-590 Health-related requirements. (b) (4) Each operator and each staff member who has regular, ongoing contact with children or youth shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary. The health status form shall indicate if the individual has been exposed to an active case of tuberculosis or has been diagnosed with suspect or confirmed active tuberculosis. Each individual shall update the health status form annually or more often if there is a change in the health status or if the individual has been exposed to an active case of tuberculosis.

    Current health history forms not completed for 2 staff. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006963)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/15/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-592 Safety and emergency procedures; reporting requirements. (c) (2) (E) a roll of sterile gauze;

    Roll of sterile gauze unavailable in first aid kit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006580)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk11/15/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-590 Health-related requirements. (b) (4) Each operator and each staff member who has regular, ongoing contact with children or youth shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary. The health status form shall indicate if the individual has been exposed to an active case of tuberculosis or has been diagnosed with suspect or confirmed active tuberculosis. Each individual shall update the health status form annually or more often if there is a change in the health status or if the individual has been exposed to an active case of tuberculosis.

    Current health status form not on file for 2 staff. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006580)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk11/15/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-590 Health-related requirements. (d) (1) Each operator shall obtain a health history for each child or youth, on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary. Each health history shall be maintained in the child's or youth's file on the premises.

    Health history not on file for 5 children out of 12 records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006580)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk9/16/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-582 Administration; training; recordkeeping. (e) (1) (D) the name, address, and telephone number of each parent or other adult responsible for the child or youth, the names of any other persons authorized to pick up the child or youth, and emergency contact information.

    Staff did not have access to phone number for parent of ill child. Licensing specialist indicated to program director that child's parent should be called, and program director indicated she had no ability to access the parent's phone number. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007383)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk9/16/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-587 Staff member qualifications; professional development training; staffing requirements. (b) (1) (B) (i) Knowledge of child and youth development;

    Program director did not demonstrate a knowledge of child development when pinching her hands in a child's face as she was telling her to stop talking and when ignoring a crying and distressed child with an earache. Program director never offered comfort to the child and licensing specialist intervened to care for the child. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007383)

    Not corrected
  6. High risk9/16/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-587 Staff member qualifications; professional development training; staffing requirements. (j) (6) Each group leader or assistant group leader shall know the location of each child and each youth under the supervision of that group leader or assistant group leader at all times.

    Staff unaware of location of 7-year-old child in care. Child became upset and left the unit. Staff did not pursue the child and were unaware if child remained in the building or left the premises. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007383)

    Not corrected
  7. High risk9/16/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-587 Staff member qualifications; professional development training; staffing requirements. (j) (4) Each staff member working with children and youth shall provide supervision to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the children and youth, and to reduce the risk of injury, illness, or abuse.

    Staff did not maintain active supervision to protect the safety of a 7-year-old child when child became upset and left the unit. Child's parent was called by staff to come to location and search for her child. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007383)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk9/16/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-587 Staff member qualifications; professional development training; staffing requirements. (b) (1) (B) (ii) knowledge of the licensing regulations governing school-age programs;

    Program director did not demonstrate a knowledge of the licensing regulations when she was unaware of requirements for children's records, location of children's records, and critical incident reporting requirements. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007383)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk9/16/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-592 Safety and emergency procedures; reporting requirements. (g) (2) Each operator shall report each critical incident specified in paragraph (g)(1)to the secretary's designee by the next working day, on a form provided by the department. A copy of each critical incident report shall be kept on file for not less than one year on the premises or at a designated central office location.

    Critical incident form not completed and submitted to KDHE by next working day for incident involving a missing child. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007383)

    Not corrected
  10. High risk9/16/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-584 Background checks. (e) ensure that no individual works or regularly volunteers in the program 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 onsite and background check results remain pending. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007383)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

24Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$853/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

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: 60
  • Type: School Age Program
  • Years in operation: 1

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