Hays Area Childrens Center-Preschool Building

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (b) (2) Each individual caring for children shall practice methods of behavior management that are designed to help each child develop inner controls and manage the child's own behavior in a socially acceptable manner. No individual caring for children shall use prohibited methods of punishment.

Staff are not practicing methods of behavior management that are designed to help each child develop inner controls and manage the child's own behavior in a socially acceptable manner. Per collateral contacts, staff have been observed yelling at children on multiple occasions to redirect inappropriate behaviors. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-003645)

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.

A record of a tornado drill for April 2026 not available to review. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-003645)

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.

A record of a fire drill for April 2026 not available to review. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-003645)

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

Adult scissors accessible on shelf in Preschool A Unit. *Corrected at time of survey. Adult scissors accessible on shelf in Preschool B Unit. *Corrected at time of survey. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-003645)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (c) Punishment that is humiliating, frightening, or physically harmful to any child shall be prohibited.

Per video footage, a staff member was observed lifting a child off their cot by one arm, resulting in the child's feet to leave the floor. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002196)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (2) First aid and CPR training and certification shall include a practical application component and be demonstrated in front of an instructor certified by a nationally recognized certification program.

Two staff with CPR certification without practical application component. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004420)

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.

Eight child files not on current medical history form. Six child files not on current medical history form and not complete. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004420)

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 staff files without health and safety trainings completed within 30 days of hiring. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004420)

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 two individuals. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004420)

K.A.R. 28-4-124 Parental permission for children to go off-premises. (b) Written permission on a form supplied by the department shall be obtained from the parent or legal guardian of each child who will be transported or allowed to participate in any off-premises field trip.

Three child files with incomplete off-premises form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004420)

K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (a) There shall be a written delegation of administrative authority designating the person in charge in the facility for all hours of operation.

Written delegation of administrative authority not available. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004545)

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 without first aid certification. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004545)

K.A.R. 28-4-124 Parental permission for children to go off-premises. (b) Written permission on a form supplied by the department shall be obtained from the parent or legal guardian of each child who will be transported or allowed to participate in any off-premises field trip.

Two out of 15 child files reviewed with incomplete permission forms from parents allowing participation in off-premises trips. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004545)

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 two individuals as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004545)

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.

Three individuals on-site and background check results remain pending. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004545)

K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (d) The health status form each tuberculosis test shall be recorded on forms provided by the department and shall be kept in each individual's record at the facility.

Four out of 15 staff files reviewed without negative TB tests on file. Two out of 15 staff files reviewed without health status forms. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004545)

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

Diapering procedures not posted in diaper-changing areas. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004545)

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.

Baby wipes on lower counter in bathrooms accessible to children and bearing labels stating keep out of reach of children. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004545)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (2) First aid and CPR training and certification shall include a practical application component and be demonstrated in front of an instructor certified by a nationally recognized certification program.

One staff member without practical application component of First aid and CPR training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004545)