Salina Child Care Center

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (2) All medications and products containing alcohol shall be in locked storage.

Medication unlocked in infant unit 1. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-001744)

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.

Bleach solution unlocked and lower than 5 feet in diaper area of toddler unit 2. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-001744)

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.

Cots with napping children not placed 24 inches apart. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000860)

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 cleaners bearing child warning labels unlocked in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000860)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (2) All medications and products containing alcohol shall be in locked storage.

Medication unlocked in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-000860)

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 contacts, active supervision not provided to children in PS unit 3 when a staff member was observed sleeping in the unit while caring for children on more than 1 occasion. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007924)

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.

Current medical history form not on file for 1 child out of 12 records reviewed. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007924)

K.A.R. 28-4-429 Staff qualifications. (e) (2) high school diploma or equivalent; and

Closing staff member alone with children in role of lead teacher does not have a high school diploma. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007924)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (4) Each licensee shall ensure that, for each unit in a preschool or child care center, at least one staff member or volunteer counted in the staff-child ratio who has current certification in pediatric first aid and current certification in pediatric CPR is present at all times.

Closing staff alone with children does not have current certification in pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007924)

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:

Per collateral contacts, written lesson plans not implemented. Children have little structure and staff do not provide organized programing in PS unit 3. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007924)

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.

Active supervision not provided in preschool 2 unit when 1 staff was found lying on floor with eyes closed next to napping child. Licensing specialist approached staff and stood next to her. Staff opened eyes after program director tapped her foot. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-005313)

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.

Clorox wipes bearing child warning labels on countertop in infant 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-005313)

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 preschool 2 unit. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-005313)

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 cleaner, bodily care products, and medications unlocked in 5 units. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002598)

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.

Fire drill records unavailable for January - May of 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002598)

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.

Tornado drill records unavailable for January - May of 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002598)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (12) Floors shall be smooth and not slippery, free from cracks, clean and in good condition. A floor covering, paint, or sealant shall be required over concrete floors.

Floors and baseboards heavily soiled with old dirt and debris in 2 units. One unit corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002598)

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 3 units. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002598)

K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (d) The following records shall be maintained for each staff person:

Two staff files unavailable for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002598)

K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (c) (2) Written lesson plans for each unit shall be made accessible to parents, staff, and the secretary's designee.

Written lesson plans unavailable in 1 unit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002598)

K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (c) (4) The daily schedule shall be posted in each unit.

Daily schedule not posted in 2 units. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002598)

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 1 child out of 21 records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002598)

K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (F) The child shall sleep in a crib or a playpen that is free of any soft items, including pillows, quilts, blankets, bumpers, comforters, sheepskins, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, stuffed animals, and toys.

Cloth pacifier tether and child's sweatshirt in crib with napping infant. Rope tether holding dangling sound machine in crib used to nap an infant. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002598)

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.

Air freshener bearing child warning labels unlocked in 1 unit. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002598)

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 2 units. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002598)