Heartland Early Education

SALINA, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

1.9based on state inspection data
Capacity253
Est. price$809/mo

Contact information

AddressNot Displayed by Owner’s Request, Salina, KS, 67401

CitySALINA, KS 67401

County--

PhoneNot Displayed by Own

Operating details

Capacity253

License dateJanuary 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low6
  • Low0

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Not Displayed by Owner’s Request, Salina, KS, 67401, SALINA, KS 67401

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/11/2025

  • High4
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk12/11/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (i) (4) (A) All breast milk shall be labeled with the child's name and the date and time expressed.

    Breast milk label does not contain time expressed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008771)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk12/11/2025

    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.

    Orientation documentation not complete for 1 staff. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008771)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk12/11/2025

    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.

    Cleaning supplies bearing child warning labels unlocked in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008771)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk12/11/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (23) Dangerous instruments including sharp or pointed objects, shall be in locked storage.

    Knives unlocked in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008771)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk12/11/2025

    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.

    Current health status form not on file for 1 staff. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008771)

    Not corrected
  6. High risk12/11/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (a) (3) before allowing any individual to work, regularly volunteer, or reside in the facility and before allowing any individual whose activities involve either supervised or unsupervised access to children to be in the facility;

    Facility did not submit identifying information for 1 individual as required to complete background checks. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008771)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low risk12/11/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-124 Parental permission for children to go off-premises. (b) Written permission on a form supplied by the department shall be obtained from the parent or legal guardian of each child who will be transported or allowed to participate in any off-premises field trip.

    Parental permission for off-premises locations not on file for 1 child out of 51 records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008771)

    Not corrected
  8. High risk12/11/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (i) (3) (B) The bottle shall be labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the date and time prepared, and shall be used within 24 hours of the time of preparation on the label.

    Formula label does contain time prepared. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008771)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk12/5/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (D) recognizing a sick child and prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations;

    Illness and communicable disease training not complete within 30 days of hire for 1 staff. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007538)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk12/5/2024

    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 items and bodily care products bearing child warning labels unlocked in 5 units. All units corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007538)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk12/5/2024

    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.

    Electrical outlets uncovered in 3 units. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007538)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk12/5/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (b) (6) Cold water and hot water shall be supplied to lavatory fixtures accessible to children. Hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Hot water measured at a maximum of 80 degrees in 2 units. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007538)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low risk12/5/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (23) Dangerous instruments including sharp or pointed objects, shall be in locked storage.

    Adult scissors unlocked in 2 units. All corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007538)

    Not corrected
  6. High risk12/5/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (5) Immunizations for each child in care shall be current as medically appropriate and shall be maintained current for protection from the diseases specified in K.A.R. 28-1-20(d). A record of each child's immunizations shall be obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility and shall be maintained on the child's medical record form.

    Current immunizations not on file for 1 child out of 34 records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007538)

    Not corrected
  7. High risk12/5/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (1) Poisonous or toxic materials shall not be stored with food. Medications requiring refrigeration shall be labeled and kept in locked storage in the refrigerator.

    Chemicals stored with toothpaste in 2 units. All corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007538)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

21Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$809/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, -- County
  • Capacity: 253
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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