Discovery Child Care Learning Center

K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (4) Each child who is 12 months of age or older shall nap or sleep on a cot or pad. Pads shall be used only over carpet.

A 14 month old child was asleep on top of the climb and play block set and not on a cot. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000140)

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:

Room C does not have a lesson plan developed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000140)

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.

Three staff files out of six staff files reviewed do not have a current health status form on file as the forms expired in September 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000140)

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.

Infant sleeping in a crib in Room D has a bib on. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000140)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (i) (7) Solid foods shall be offered when the program director and the parent or legal guardian of a child determine that the child is ready for solid foods. Opened containers of solid foods shall be labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the date opened. Containers shall be covered and refrigerated. The food shall be used within three calendar days of the date opened. Food in previously opened containers shall be reheated only once and shall not be served to another child.

Fridge in Room C has a Tupperware container of baby food and does not have a date listed on the container. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000140)

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 line of authority is not available for review. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003226)

K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (G) The child may nap or sleep in sleep clothing, including sleepers and sleep sacks. Swaddling shall not be permitted.

Specialist observed a one month old infant asleep in a weighted sleep sack. Weighted sleep sacks are not permitted. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008420)

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.

One child file out of 14 files reviewed does not have current immunizations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008420)

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

One child file out of 14 files reviewed did not have a complete authorization for emergency medical treatment. Start date is missing. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008420)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (i) (4) (A) All breast milk shall be labeled with the child's name and the date and time expressed.

Freezers in Room C and Room D contain stored breastmilk and the bags are not properly labeled with the child's name and the date and time expressed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-008420)