USD 443 Early Childhood Program

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (i) (3) (B) The bottle shall be labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the date and time prepared, and shall be used within 24 hours of the time of preparation on the label.

There is a bottle of formula in Room A301 not labeled with the contents and the date and time prepared. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (i) (3) (A) Each bottle that contains prepared formula shall be stored in the refrigerator with the nipple covered.

There is a bottle of formula without a nipple covered in the refrigerator in Room A301. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (e) (1) A daily attendance record shall be maintained and kept on file at the facility.

In Room A301 there are 8 children in attendance and 7 signed in. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

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.

One staff has not complete health and safety training not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment. Hire date is 02/20/2025. Survey date is 10/21/2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

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

In Room A301 there is a pair of adult scissors on shelf not in locked storage accessible to children. (Corrected on site). In Room A 300 on a desk was a pair of adult scissors accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

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 designated bathrooms used by Room A304 and Room A 305- in the boy's bathroom water temperature measured under 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature measure 88.8 degrees (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (25) The interior and exterior surfaces of the facility shall be free from peeling, chipping, cracking, scaling, and loose paint.

In room A 305 on a lower wall in the classroom accessible to children is chipped paint. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

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 Room A304 near a cabinet, there is a tube of toothpaste with warning labels accessible to children. (Corrected on site) In Room A 304 and Room A 306, there is a package of Cuties wipes with warning labels accessible to children. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (c) (3) Before the start of care, documentation of insurance coverage shall be on file, including the name of the insurance company or companies, policy number or numbers and dates of coverage.

Insurance coverage on file has expired. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (d) (6) work references.

One out of twelve staff files reviewed does not have work references on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (F) building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;

One out of 12 staff have not completed health and safety training in building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (H) handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste;

One out of twelve staff have not completed training in handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (f) Documentation. Each licensee shall ensure that documentation of all orientation, training, certifications, and education requirements is kept in each individual's file in the preschool or child care center.

One out of twelve staff does not have documentation of orientation completed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (J) medication administration training.

One out of twelve staff has not completed medication administration training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

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.

Written plan for safe sleep practices do not include practices for children over 12 months of age. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

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 staff statement in Room A301 there is an 11-month-old that naps on a cot. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

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.

Two cots and one playpen when not in use are store in the bathroom in Room A301. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

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.

In Room A306 there is no thermometer in the freezer, and in Room A 300 there is no thermometer in the refrigerator. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2) (G) emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event, including violence at a facility;

One out of twelve staff have not completed training in emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event, including violence at a facility; (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005447)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (25) The interior and exterior surfaces of the facility shall be free from peeling, chipping, cracking, scaling, and loose paint.

Room 110A has chipping paint. (Licensing survey — Amendment Survey — 25-001619)

K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (d) (6) work references.

One out of twenty staff files reviewed did not have work references on file. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 24-010334)

K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) (2) Each individual shall update the health status form annually or more often if there is a change in the health status or if the individual has been exposed to an active case of tuberculosis.

One out of twenty staff files reviewed did not have a record of a negative TB on file. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 24-010334)

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

Four staff have not completed annual hours for 2024 calendar year. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 24-010334)

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.

One staff member has not completed health and safety training 30 calendar days after the date of employment. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 24-010334)

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.

Seven out of twenty-six staff files reviewed did not have a record of a negative TB on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005580)