Little Darlings Academy
SALINA, KS·PreschoolLicensed
Contact information
Address212 S Front, Salina, KS, 67401
CitySALINA, KS 67401
CountySaline
Phone785-493-1989
Operating details
Capacity10
License dateJanuary 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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212 S Front, 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 small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/23/2026
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk1/23/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (2) Each medical record shall include a medical history obtained from the parent or legal guardian. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall review with each child's parent or legal guardian that child's medical history at least once every 12 months.
Current medical history not on file for 1 child out of 10 records. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008828)
Not corrected - High risk1/23/2026
K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (e) (4) In each licensure year, each staff member counted in the staff-child ratio and each volunteer counted in the staff-child ratio shall complete 16 clock-hours of professional development training based on the staff member's or volunteer's job responsibilities and the training needs identified by the program director. Four of the 16 clock-hours shall include the subject areas specified in paragraphs (b)(2)(A), (b)(2)(C) through (J), or subsection (c).
Fours hours of health and safety training not completed in licensure year for 1 substitute. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008828)
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/23/2026
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 3 staff. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008828)
Not corrected
2024
- High risk12/6/2024
K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (1) Each medical record shall include the results of a health assessment conducted not more than twelve months before and obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, a physician assistant, or by a nurse approved to perform health assessments.
Health assessment not on file for 1 child out of 20 records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007602)
Not corrected - High risk12/6/2024
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 20 records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007602)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,006/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: 10
- Type: Preschool
- Years in operation: 1
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