Early Bird Childcare

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 tornado drill was not conducted in May. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

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 fire drill was not conducted in May. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (d) (2) In each licensure year, each provider shall complete 16 clock-hours of professional development training. Four of the 16 clock-hours shall include the subject areas specified in paragraphs (b)(3)(A), (b)(3)(C) through (J), or subsection (c).

Training hours not completed for two staff. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) (4) Each individual required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.

Two providers do not have current certifications in first aid/CPR. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (2) All medications shall be in locked storage or stored out of the reach of children under 10 years of age.

One bottle of melatonin was in the side pocket of a bookbag on the floor. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (2) 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.

Outdoor play area contains a bucket of cigarette butts on a low table. Play equipment is located in an area with tall grass and weeds. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals, and all bodily care products containing alcohol or bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage or stored out of reach of children under six years of age. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a sink.

The bathroom cabinet below the sink was unlocked and contained multiple cleaning supplies and bodily care products. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (f) A refrigerator shall be available for the storage of perishable foods. Refrigerated medications shall be in a locked box.

Refrigerated medications were not in a locked box. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 8) has each electrical outlet covered or inaccessible to prevent easy access by a child when the outlet is not in use;

Electrical outlets were uncovered throughout the house. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 6) has kitchen and outdoor trash and garbage in covered containers or in tied plastic bags;

Two trash kitchen trash cans do not have lids. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 4) has a working smoke detector on each level of the facility;

A working smoke detector is not present in the basement. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (1) The results of a health assessment conducted by a nurse approved to perform health assessments, a licensed physician, or physician assistant. The health assessment shall be 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 and;

A health assessment is not on file for one of eight children's files reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (2) 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.

Medical history is not on current form for eight children's files. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (c) Immunizations for each child, including each child of the provider under 16 years of age 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.

Three of eight children's files reviewed lack a current immunization record. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (b) (1) (A) Written permission of the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical treatment on a form that meets the requirements of the hospital or clinic where emergency medical care will be given; and

Written permission for emergency medical treatment is not on file for two of eight children's files reviewed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

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:

A first aid kit is not available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003233)

K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (b) (1) (A) Written permission of the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical treatment on a form that meets the requirements of the hospital or clinic where emergency medical care will be given; and

Three of eight children's files reviewed lack an emergency medical release. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-003296)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (4) Sharp instruments shall be stored in drawers or cabinets equipped with childproof devices to prevent access by children or stored out of reach of children.

One pair of adult scissors were stored in unlocked storage within reach of children in the kitchen. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-003296)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (1) The results of a health assessment conducted by a nurse approved to perform health assessments, a licensed physician, or physician assistant. The health assessment shall be 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 and;

One of eight children's files reviewed lack a health assessment. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-003296)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (2) 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.

One of eight children's files reviewed lack a medical history form. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-003296)

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 one individual as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-003296)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (2) 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.

One set of plastic climbing equipment in the outdoor play space is cracked, presenting a risk to children. One bottle of antifreeze and one bottle of motor oil are stored on the front porch of the outdoor play area within reach of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000240)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (2) 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.

One of eight children's files reviewed lack a medical history form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000240)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (c) Immunizations for each child, including each child of the provider under 16 years of age 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.

One of eight children's files reviewed lack current immunization records. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000240)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (1) The results of a health assessment conducted by a nurse approved to perform health assessments, a licensed physician, or physician assistant. The health assessment shall be 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 and;

One of eight children's files reviewed lack a health assessment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000240)