Olpe Early Childhood Education Center

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (19) Each room occupied by the children shall be heated, ventilated and cooled. The temperature in each room shall not be less than 65 degrees Fahrenheit nor more than 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Each room occupied by children shall be free of drafts.

Room 1 and Room 3 are each 64.6 degrees. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009052)

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.

One staff member working in the facility for over 30 days does not have a negative TB test on file. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007781)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (5) Dry, bulk foods which are not in their original, unopened containers shall be stored in metal, glass, food-grade sealable plastic bags, or food-grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers and shall be labeled with the date and contents.

Multiple dry, bulk foods not in their original, unopened containers were not labeled with the date. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (m) Staff shall sit at the table with the children, and socialization shall be encouraged. Children shall be encouraged to serve themselves.

Children in Room 2 were not encouraged to serve themselves during lunch. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

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.

Fifteen of seventeen health status forms on file were not updated within the last year. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

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.

One of seventeen staff files reviewed lacks a negative TB test. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

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 eighteen children's files reviewed lack a current emergency medical release. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

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:

First aid kit for the facility did not include a roll of gauze, scissors, 4x4 gauze, elastic bandage, or a bottle of water. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (i) (2) (C) ensure that the container is labeled with the first and last name of the child for whom the medication is intended; and

Two containers of nonprescription medication were not labeled with the child's first and last name. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

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.

One container of toilet bowl cleaner was located in an unlocked cabinet in Room 3. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (c) (2) Written lesson plans for each unit shall be made accessible to parents, staff, and the secretary's designee.

Written lesson plans are not available for Room 1. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (d) Infant care training. In addition to the training specified in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this regulation, each lead teacher in an infant unit shall complete four hours of professional development training in an infant-specific subject either before the date of employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering.

One infant lead teacher working in the facility for over 30 days has not completed four hours of professional development training in an infant-specific subject. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (3) Each individual who is required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.

One staff member does not have current pediatric first aid/CPR certification. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (a) (3) Each licensee shall ensure that orientation is completed by each staff member and by each volunteer Each staff member and each volunteer shall complete the orientation within seven calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the orientation before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.

Three staff members working in the facility for over 7 days have not completed orientation. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

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.

Two of eighteen children's files reviewed lack a current immunization record. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (2) Each medical record shall include 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 eighteen children's files reviewed lacks a medical history on the current form and two of eighteen children's files reviewed lacked a medical history form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (h) A sufficient quantity of food shall be prepared for each meal to allow the children second portions of vegetables or fruit, bread, and milk.

Second portions of vegetables, and bread were not available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (c) (2) (B) two vegetables, two fruits, or one vegetable and one fruit;

The noon meal only included one fruit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005590)

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.

The refrigerator in Room 3 was 44 degrees. The freezers in Rooms 2 and 3 did not contain a thermometer. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005736)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (i) (2) (C) ensure that the container is labeled with the first and last name of the child for whom the medication is intended; and

Multiple unlabeled containers of medication located in Room 1. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005736)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (10) Each diaper-changing surface shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use. The surface shall be cleaned by removing any visible soil from the surface with a water saturated disposable paper towel or wipe. After the surface has been cleaned, the surface shall be disinfected.

The diaper-changing surface in the restroom attached to Room 2 was not cleaned and disinfected after use. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005736)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (1) Each staff member counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and in pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection either before the date of employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering.

Three of fifteen staff files reviewed lack current first aid/CPR training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005736)

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 of twenty children's files reviewed lack an up to date immunization record. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005736)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (h) A sufficient quantity of food shall be prepared for each meal to allow the children second portions of vegetables or fruit, bread, and milk.

Second portions of bread not available at lunch on 9/27/2024. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005736)

K.A.R. 28-4-428 Staff requirements. (a) (3) No child shall be left unsupervised.

A four-year-old child was left unsupervised by center staff when the child was briefly left on the floor of a hallway outside of the licensed child care premises with non-center staff. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-007329)