Clay County Child Care Center Inc

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.

One child file out of 21 files reviewed does not have a medical history form that has been reviewed within the past 12 months. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002539)

K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file at the facility for each child.

Two child files out of 21 files reviewed did not have a complete medical record. The health history forms were missing parent signature. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002539)

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.

Three staff files out of seven files reviewed did not have documentation of orientation. Two staff files out of seven files reviewed did not have documentation of all health and safety training on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002539)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (3) Each individual who is required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.

Two staff members out seven do not have current CPR/First Aid on file. Certifications are expired. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002539)

K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) (2) Each individual shall update the health status form annually or more often if there is a change in the health status or if the individual has been exposed to an active case of tuberculosis.

Three staff files out of seven staff files have not had their health status form reviewed in the last 12 months. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002539)

K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is caring for children shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary.

Two staff files out of seven staff files reviewed do not have a health status form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002539)

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.

A thermometer is not present in the refrigerator and freezer located in Room 112. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002539)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (c) (1) (A) Corporal punishment, including hitting with the hand or any implement, slapping, swatting, shaking, pulling hair, yanking the arm, excessive exercise, exposure to extreme temperatures, and any other measure that produces physical pain or threatens the child's health or safety;

Per video footage from 04/14/2025, a staff member used forms of corporal punishment while managing a four-year-old child's behavior. Staff member pulled and pushed the child, attempting to keep the child seated in one spot. Staff member used their hand to smack the side of the child's head, on the cheek. Child attempted to hold their head after being hit. Staff member grabbed the child by the wrist, while the child asked "Why'd you hit me? You hit me." Staff member proceeded to yank the child upwards by the arms, forcing the child to stand up and leave the classroom together. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003010)

K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (c) (2) Liability insurance shall be carried by the center or preschool to provide recourse to parents of children enrolled in the event of negligence.

Current liability insurance is not available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009924)

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.

Two child files out of 14 child files reviewed do not have a health assessment on file. Children have been enrolled longer than 60 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009924)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop and implement a written emergency plan to provide for the safety of children and staff members in emergencies. The emergency plan shall include the following information:

Emergency plans lack detail specific to the location of the facility. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009924)

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.

Water in a sink used by children in Room 126 reaches 125.2 degrees Fahrenheit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009924)

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.

Toothpaste bearing warning labels located in Room 112, Room 123 and Room 126 are not in locked storage. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009924)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (a) (3) Each licensee shall ensure that orientation is completed by each staff member and by each volunteer Each staff member and each volunteer shall complete the orientation within seven calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the orientation before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.

One staff file reviewed does not have documentation of orientation available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009924)

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.

A bowl of grapes were stored in the refrigerator without a cover and did not have a label. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009924)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop and implement a written emergency plan to provide for the safety of children and staff members in emergencies. The emergency plan shall include the following information:

Emergency plans are not developed to include a serious injury and lack detail specific to the location of the facility. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009924)

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

Adult scissors located in Room 123 and Room 126 are not in locked storage. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009924)

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.

Products bearing keep out of reach of children warning labels such as toothpaste, lotion, deodorant and various cleaning supplies located in Rooms 112, Room 123 and Room 126 are not in locked storage. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009924)

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.

Water in a sink used by children in Room 126 reaches 123.4 degrees Fahrenheit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009924)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (a) (3) Each licensee shall ensure that orientation is completed by each staff member and by each volunteer Each staff member and each volunteer shall complete the orientation within seven calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the orientation before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.

Three staff files out of six staff files reviewed do not have documentation of orientation available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009924)