The Kiddy Garden

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.

Fire drills were not recorded for May-September of current year. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005573)

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 drills were not recorded for May-September of current year. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005573)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (e) Documentation of all orientation, training, and certifications for each individual shall be kept in that individual's file in the facility.

Documentation of health and safety training is not on file for licensee. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005573)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file for each child under 10 years of age enrolled for care and for each child under 16 years of age living in the child care facility and shall include the following:

Medical record is not updated for one child and not on file for one child. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005573)

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;

Health assessment is not on file for one child. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005573)

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.

Immunization records are not updated for two children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005573)

K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is caring for children shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary.

Health status form was not completed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005573)

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

Emergency medical release form is not on file for one child. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005573)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (B)

Substitute provider did not complete before having sole responsibility of children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006467)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (G) emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event, including violence at a facility;

Substitute provider did not complete before having sole responsibility of children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006467)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (a) (2) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall provide orientation to each provider about the policies and practices of the facility, including duties and responsibilities for the care and supervision of children enrolled. Each provider shall complete the orientation before the provider is given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children. The orientation shall include the following:

Provider did not complete orientation for substitute before giving sole responsibility of children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006467)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (H) handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste;

Substitute provider did not complete before having sole responsibility of children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006467)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (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;

Substitute provider did not complete before having sole responsibility of children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006467)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (E) prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions;

Substitute provider did not complete before having sole responsibility of children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006467)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (D) recognizing when a child is ill and prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations;

Substitute provider did not complete before having sole responsibility of children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006467)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (J) medication administration training.

Substitute provider did not complete before having sole responsibility of children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006467)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (A) Recognizing the signs of child abuse or neglect, knowledge on the prevention of child maltreatment, shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and the reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect;

Substitute provider did not complete before having sole responsibility of children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006467)

K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is caring for children shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary.

One substitute provider did not have an updated health status form on file (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006467)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (i) (2) (A) Obtain written permission from each child's parent or legal guardian before administering medication to that child;

Nonprescription medication written permission forms were incomplete for one child. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-006467)

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

There are outdoor trashcans in the backyard play area that are not covered. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005719)

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.

There are a variety of bodily care products stored in a napping room. The products are not locked up or stored at least 5 ft. high. Cleaning supplies are stored in a restroom cabinet that are not locked up or stored at least 5 ft. high. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005719)

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 children (out of 6) need updated immunization records on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005719)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (h) (2) the full name and telephone number of each individual authorized to remove the child from the facility;

Two children (out of 6) do not have contacts for authorized emergency pick-up on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005719)

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.

October through December 2023 fire drills were not recorded. A fire drill for August 2024 was not recorded. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005719)

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.

An August 2024 tornado drill was not recorded. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005719)