Child Advocacy and Parenting Services

SALINA, KSChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity16
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address155 N Oakdale, Salina, KS, 67401

CitySALINA, KS 67401

CountySaline

Phone785-825-4493

Operating details

Capacity16

License dateSeptember 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/7/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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155 N Oakdale, 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 food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  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: 7/7/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (c) (4) Cribs, playpens, cots, or pads, when in use for napping or sleeping, shall be separated from each other by at least 24 inches in all directions except when bordering on the wall.

    Nap pads with sleeping children not placed 24 inches apart. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003694)

    Not corrected
  2. High risk7/7/2025

    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 3 children out of 17 records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003694)

    Not corrected
  3. High risk7/7/2025

    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.

    Medical history not on file for 1 child out of 17 records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003694)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk7/7/2025

    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. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003694)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (2) A copy of the procedures shall be posted in each diaper-changing area.

    KDHE diaper procedures not posted in 2 units. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003694)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    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. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003694)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    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 drills unavailable. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003694)

    Not corrected
  8. High risk7/7/2025

    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 2 children out of 17 records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003694)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk7/7/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (3) All foods stored in the refrigerator shall be covered. Food which is not in its original, unopened container shall be stored in metal, glass, food-grade sealable plastic bags, or foodgrade plastic containers with tightfitting covers and shall be labeled with the date and contents.

    Bowl of uncovered and unlabeled peaches in unit refrigerator. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003694)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

18Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
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  • 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

$952/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: 16
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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