Growing Futures Early Education Center

K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (1) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall develop a written plan for safe sleep practices and implement safe sleep practices for children in care who are napping or sleeping.

The written safe sleep policy includes infants but does not state methods of guidance for toddler and preschool children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006979)

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.

Medical records are not on the updated form for three children out of thirteen records reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006979)

K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (7) Each licensee shall provide information to the parents of children in care about the benefits of annual, well-child health assessments for children under six years of age, and biennial health assessments for children six years of age and older. Each licensee shall also provide information about the importance of seeking medical advice when a child exhibits health problems. This information may be either given on a form provided by the department to the parent at the time the child is enrolled or posted in a conspicuous place, with copies of the form available to parents on request.

The facility is not providing information to parents of children in care about the benefits of annual, well-child health assessments using the form provided by the department. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006979)

K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (b) (3) Equipment, materials, and toys used by children shall be of sound construction, with no free from sharp, rough, loose, nor or pointed edges, and in good operating condition.

Room 18 vinyl couch and chair have several tears in them. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006979)

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.

The water temperature at the children's hand washing sink in Room 16 is 85 degrees F. Corrected at visit. The water temperature at the children's hand washing sink in Room 17 and Room 19 is 72 degrees F. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006979)

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

Room 16 had a screwdriver in an unlocked drawer. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006979)

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.

Room 3 has wipes that say keep out of reach of children on a shelf in the classroom. Room 19 has air freshener in the bathroom on a shelf. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006979)

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 does not include tweezers. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006979)

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.

The tornado drill is not available for December of 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006979)

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.

Health status form is not on file for thirteen staff members. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006979)

K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (c) (5) When not in use, cribs, playpens, cots, pads, and bedding shall be stored in a clean and sanitary manner.

The bedding in Room 14 is touching while stacked. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-006979)

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.

Room 18: The water temperature is eighty-one degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006598)

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 not recorded for October 2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006598)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (i) (3) (B) keep each medication in the original container labeled by a pharmacist, with the following information:

A child in care has an epi pen on premise and it is not in the original pharmacy container. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006598)

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

Room 36: Sharp staple remover is left out of locked storage. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006598)

K.A.R. 28-4-437 Child care centers: outside area. (d) The outdoor play space shall be well drained and free of hazards.

Preschool playground: The tarp covering the sandbox has pooling water in it. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006598)

K.A.R. 28-4-437 Child care centers: outside area. (e) Outdoor play equipment that is safely constructed and in good repair shall be available and placed in an area free of health, safety, and environmental hazards.

Preschool playground: The wooden structure holding the large chimes is splintering on multiples sides creating a hazard to children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006598)

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.

Room 20: There is not a thermometer in the freezer compartment. Room 36: Interior temperature of the refrigerator reads 50 degrees. Partial correction at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006598)

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.

Room 3: Sunscreen is left out of locked storage in a backpack pocket. Room 36: Two packs of gloves and toothpaste are left out on the counter. Restroom in the toddler hallway has a low cabinet unlocked with gloves inside. All corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-006598)