Building Blocks Learning Center

SALINA, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

3.0based on state inspection data
Capacity46
Est. price$898/mo

Contact information

Address901 E Neal Ave, Salina, KS, 67401

CitySALINA, KS 67401

CountySaline

Phone785-577-9376

Operating details

Capacity46

License dateNovember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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901 E Neal Ave, Salina, KS, 67401, SALINA, KS 67401

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/29/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk4/29/2026

    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 2 individuals as required to complete background checks. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-003098)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium risk9/11/2025

    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 — 25-005565)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk9/11/2025

    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.

    Household items and bodily care products bearing child warning labels unlocked in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005565)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk9/11/2025

    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 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005565)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk9/11/2025

    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.

    Individuals working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005565)

    Not corrected
  5. High risk9/11/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (b) (6) each employee in a preschool or child care center;

    Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for 1 individual. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005565)

    Not corrected
  6. High risk9/11/2025

    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. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005565)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High risk9/17/2024

    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.

    Thermometers unavailable in 4 refrigerators. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-007102)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk9/17/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (1) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall develop a written plan for safe sleep practices and implement safe sleep practices for children in care who are napping or sleeping.

    Written safe sleep plan not on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-007102)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk9/17/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (D) procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children;

    Allergic reaction procedures not on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-007102)

    Not corrected
  4. High risk9/17/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (G) procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records; and

    Continuity of operation plans not on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-007102)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk9/17/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (A) Procedures for emergencies likely to occur on or near the premises, including a fire, a weather-related event, a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an intruder, an act of terrorism, a lockdown, and an unscheduled closing;

    Unscheduled closing plan not on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-007102)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk9/17/2024

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (c) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall maintain first-aid supplies in a first-aid kit, carrying case, box, or other container. The first-aid supplies shall include the following:

    Elastic bandage unavailable in first aid kit. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-007102)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

16Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(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: 46
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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