Ottawa Head Start

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.

One file does not have a health assessment on file, of the 16 files reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005338)

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.

In the unlocked laundry room, there is room air freshener and laundry detergent. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005338)

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.

Unit 1: Hot water is not available at the hand washing sink. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005338)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (18) The premises shall be maintained in good condition and shall be clean at all times, free from accumulated dirt and trash, and any evidence of vermin or rodent infestation. Each outdoor trash and garbage container shall be covered, and the contents shall be removed at least weekly.

The interior gasket in the washing machine has debris on it. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005338)

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:

The first-aid kit is missing a bottle of water. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005338)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (B) a designated shelter-in-place area, a designated off-premises relocation site, and evacuation routes for each area and for each site;

The emergency plan does not have a evacuation routes for each area and for each site. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005338)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (o) When meals are prepared on the premises, the kitchen shall be separate from the eating, play, and bathroom areas, and shall not be used as a passageway while food is being prepared. The kitchen shall be inaccessible to children.

Building 2: The kitchen gate/divider is not functioning properly and is open and accessible to children in the room. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005461)

K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (c) (2) Each surface used for napping and sleeping shall be kept clean, of safe construction, and maintained in good repair.

Building 1: Vinyl covered mats are torn exposing foam; not in good repair. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005461)

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 staff member has pediatric first aid and CPR certification that is expired on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005461)

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.

Program Director lacks training in (b)(1)(E, F, and H) of this regulation. One staff member lacks training in (b)(1)(E-H) of this regulation. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005461)

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.

Building 2: Plastic gloves are stored on a wall and wipes are stored on a storage container in the bathroom. Corrected at visit. Kitchen: Plastic gloves and adult scissors are on a counter. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005461)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (b) (3) Sanitary drinking facilities shall be available to children while indoors or outdoors. One of the following methods shall be used:

Staff stated drinking water is obtained from a hand washing sink in Building 1. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005461)