Great Bend Childrens Learning Center

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 working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000628)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (a) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall ensure that supervision is provided by a person 16 years of age or older who is responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of each child in care.

Per collateral interviews on 03/04/2026 two staff members were curling their hair while in the classroom supervising children. Per collateral interviews on 03/11/2026 three preschool age students were left in the lobby area with no supervision watching tv during naptime. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002024)

K.A.R. 28-4-428 Staff requirements. (a) (1) The ratio between staff members and children shall be determined by the ages of the children and the type of care provided.

Per collateral interviews there have been multiple occurrences where there is one staff member in the toddler II room with 12-15 children ages ranging from 6 months to 5 years. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002024)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (i) (2) No child shall be allowed to sleep with a bottle in the child's mouth.

Upon arrival on 3/12/26 licensing specialist observed a 5-month-old sleeping with a bottle in their mouth. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002024)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (i) (1) Each infant shall be held when bottle-fed until the child can hold the child's own bottle.

Upon arrival on 3/12/26 licensing specialist observed a 5-month-old in a swing with their bottle propped up by a blanket. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002024)

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.

Upon arrival on 3/12/26 licensing specialist observed the following: an 8-month-old sleeping in a bouncer seat, a 5-month-old sleeping in a swing, and a 15-month-old sleeping in a swing. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002024)

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.

Upon arrival on 3/12/26 licensing specialist observed one outlet in the Toddler II unit uncovered and accessible to children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002024)

K.A.R. 28-4-421 Terms of temporary permit or license. (a) (1) License capacity shall be determined by age of children, available space and number of self-contained units per facility.

Upon arrival on 3/12/26 licensing specialist observed 2 infants, 5 toddlers, and 4 preschool children in the Toddler II unit. The unit is licensed for 10 Toddlers. The unit was not within their terms of license. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002024)

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 2 individuals. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002024)

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 — 26-002024)

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. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002024)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (a) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall ensure that supervision is provided by a person 16 years of age or older who is responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of each child in care.

Per collateral interviews, while in a unit supervising children, two staff have been observed sleeping. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-000686)

K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (c) (1) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall ensure there is a written lesson plan that provides daily activities that promote healthy growth and development, take into consideration the cultural background and traditions that are familiar to the children, and incorporate both indoor and outdoor activities that are appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the children in care. The activities, supplies, and equipment shall be designed to promote the following:

No lesson plans were available for review in the infant room, toddler II, or PS IV. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000332)

K.A.R. 28-4-421 Terms of temporary permit or license. (a) (1) License capacity shall be determined by age of children, available space and number of self-contained units per facility.

Upon arrival, there were 2 infants and 5 preschool children in the PS IV room. The unit is licensed for 12 children preschool age. There were 5 preschool age children and 3 toddlers in the toddler II room. The unit is licensed for 10 toddlers. The units were not within their terms of license. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000332)

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.

One 11 month old was sleeping on a boppy pillow on the floor. One 4 month old was sleeping in a bouncer seat. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008515)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (1) Each staff member who is counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer who is counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall complete health and safety training either before employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the training before being given sole responsiblity for the care and supervision of children.

Two out of 10 staff files reviewed missing health and safety training. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008515)

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.

One out of 10 staff files reviewed missing current CPR training. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008515)

K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (b) (1) (A) Written permission of the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical treatment on a form that meets the requirements of the hospital or clinic where emergency medical care will be given; and

One out of 17 children files reviewed missing authorization for medical care. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-008515)

K.A.R. 28-4-421 Terms of temporary permit or license. (a) (1) License capacity shall be determined by age of children, available space and number of self-contained units per facility.

Upon arrival, there were 2 infants and 5 preschool children in the infant room. The unit is licensed for 9 infants. The unit was not within their terms of license. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007771)

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 providers statement the two cots in the infant room are used to start sleep training infants getting ready to transition to the toddler room. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007771)

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 out of 17 children files reviewed missing a medical history form. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007771)

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 out of 17 children files reviewed missing a health assessment. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007771)

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.

Two out of 17 children files reviewed missing current immunization records. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007771)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (a) (4)

Two out 10 staff files reviewed missing orientation. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007771)

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 out of 10 staff files reviewed missing current CPR training. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007771)