St Johns Kid Kare
SALINA, KS·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address215 S Chicago St, Salina, KS, 67401
CitySALINA, KS 67401
CountySaline
Phone785-510-0999
Operating details
Capacity29
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/27/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High10
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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215 S Chicago St, Salina, KS, 67401, SALINA, KS 67401
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/27/2024
- High9
- Medium-High10
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2024
- Medium-High risk9/27/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (2) All perishables and potentially hazardous foods shall be continuously maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in the refrigerator, or 10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in the freezer, with 0 degrees Fahrenheit recommended. Each refrigerator and each freezer shall contain a clearly visible, accurate thermometer.
Child care freezer does not contain a thermometer. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/27/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (v) Garbage shall be placed in covered containers inaccessible to children, and shall be removed from the kitchen daily.
Trash cans containing discarded food not covered. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - High risk9/27/2024
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. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - High risk9/27/2024
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 on-site and background check results remain pending. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/27/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (6) (A) A fire drill shall be conducted monthly. A record of the date and time of each fire drill and a record of each evacuation time shall be kept on file on the premises for one year.
Record of fire drill unavailable for August 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/27/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (6) (B) A tornado drill shall be conducted monthly. A record of the date and time of each tornado drill and a record of each evacuation time shall be kept on file on the premises for one year.
Record of tornado drills unavailable from April-August 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - Medium risk9/27/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (1) (B) returning from being outdoors;
Children's hands not washed after outdoor play. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - Medium risk9/27/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (1) (D) before preparing each snack and each meal and before and after eating each snack and each meal;
Children's hands not washed prior to eating lunch. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk9/27/2024
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.
One electrical outlet uncovered in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - High risk9/27/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (17) Each room occupied by children shall be illuminated sufficiently in all parts of the room for any activity in which each child is engaged. When children are napping and during rest periods, each room shall be illuminated to allow freedom of movement and to ensure staff members are able to observe the breathing of each child.
Preschool unit too dark to allow freedom of movement and good supervision. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk9/27/2024
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 preschool unit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/27/2024
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.
Air freshener bearing child warning label unlocked in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - High risk9/27/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-428 Staff requirements. (a) (3) No child shall be left unsupervised.
Program director entered building ahead of preschool age children, leaving children unsupervised in unfenced yard adjacent to parking lot. Licensing specialist stayed with children escorting them and coaching them to enter the building. Director had moved on from entrance to building to unit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - High risk9/27/2024
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 — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - Medium risk9/27/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-429 Staff qualifications. (e) Lead teacher. There shall be a lead teacher present with each unit of children in the facility. Each lead teacher shall have the following qualifications:
Assistant teacher, who does not meet lead teacher qualifications, alone in unit with 6 preschool children. Lead teacher left for the day. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/27/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (C) If the child falls asleep on a surface other than a crib or playpen, the child shall be moved to a crib or playpen.
Ten month old infant sleeping in bouncer. Infant moved to crib at direction of licensing specialist. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/27/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (A) The child shall nap or sleep in a crib or a playpen. Stacking cribs or bassinets shall not be used. Cribs with water-bed mattresses shall not be used.
Per staff statement, 10 month old infant placed in bouncer with blanket covering top of equipment and view of child to enable the infant to fall asleep. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - Medium risk9/27/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-438 Child care centers: program. (c) Unless extreme conditions prevail, each infant and toddler shall spend time outdoors daily.
Infants not taken outside daily as weather permits. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004611)
Not corrected - High risk9/16/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-428 Staff requirements. (a) (3) No child shall be left unsupervised.
Per collateral contacts, children are left alone in units when staff leave units to answer facility's locked door. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007773)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/16/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (A) The child shall nap or sleep in a crib or a playpen. Stacking cribs or bassinets shall not be used. Cribs with water-bed mattresses shall not be used.
Per collateral contacts and licensing specialist observation, infants are placed and left in bouncy chairs to sleep. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007773)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/16/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (2) All medications and products containing alcohol shall be in locked storage.
Teething medication bearing child warning label in unlocked storage. Corrected at time of survey. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007773)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/16/2024
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.
Disinfectant and hand sanitizer not stored 5 feet or higher in 2 units. One unit corrected at time of survey. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007773)
Not corrected - High risk9/16/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (a) There shall be a written delegation of administrative authority designating the person in charge in the facility for all hours of operation.
Written line of authority not on file. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007773)
Not corrected - High risk9/16/2024
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.
Pediatric first aid not completed within 30 days of hire for 1 staff. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007773)
Not corrected - High risk9/16/2024
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.
Bleach water used for disinfecting stored adjacent to drinking water. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007773)
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$898/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: 29
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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