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K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (H) procedures designating the tasks to be followed by each staff member in an emergency, including the following:

The emergency plan does not include procedures designating the tasks to be followed by each staff member in an emergency. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (3) All foods stored in the refrigerator shall be covered. Food which is not in its original, unopened container shall be stored in metal, glass, food-grade sealable plastic bags, or foodgrade plastic containers with tightfitting covers and shall be labeled with the date and contents.

There is a ziploc bag of chicken nuggets and a bag of quesadillas that do not have the date or contents listed. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

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.

Of the four staff records reviewed, four do not have health status forms and one does not have a record of a negative tb test. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

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

Of the eight child files reviewed, eight have an incomplete or missing medical authorization form. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (B) a designated shelter-in-place area, a designated off-premises relocation site, and evacuation routes for each area and for each site;

The emergency plan does not include a designated shelter-in-place area, a designated off-premises relocation site, and evacuation routes for each area and for each site. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (C) procedures to meet the needs of individual children, including each child with special needs and chronic medical conditions;

The emergency plan does not include procedures to meet the needs of individual children, including each child with special needs and chronic medical conditions (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (D) procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children;

The emergency plan does not include procedures for responding to and preventing allergic reactions of individual children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (E) procedures for notifying each parent or adult responsible for a child of any off-premises relocation;

The emergency plan does not include procedures for notifying each parent or adult responsible for a child of any off-premises relocation. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (F) procedures for reuniting each child with each parent or adult responsible for the child;

The emergency plan does not include procedures for reuniting each child with each parent or adult responsible for the child. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (G) procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records; and

The emergency plan does not include procedures for continuity of operations, including backing up or retrieving health and other required records. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (A) Procedures for emergencies likely to occur on or near the premises, including a fire, a weather-related event, a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an intruder, an act of terrorism, a lockdown, and an unscheduled closing;

The emergency plan do not include procedures for emergencies likely to occur on or near the premises, including a fire, a weather-related event, a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an intruder, an act of terrorism, a lockdown, and an unscheduled closing. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (5) Each licensee shall ensure that each staff member practices, at least annually, the procedures for assisting the children to move to a designated shelter-in-place area and to a designated off-premises relocation site. The date and time of each practice and a list of all participating staff members shall be recorded and kept on file on the premises.

There is not a record on file of an annual practice. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (7) (A) Have a moisture-proof, nonabsorbent, smooth surface that is undamaged, does not trap soil, and is easily cleaned;

The diaper changing table has debris and a couple of tiny ants were crawling nearby the mat. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (18) The premises shall be maintained in good condition and shall be clean at all times, free from accumulated dirt and trash, and any evidence of vermin or rodent infestation. Each outdoor trash and garbage container shall be covered, and the contents shall be removed at least weekly.

In Unit 2, the sink is not draining. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

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 Unit 2, there are disinfecting wipes, all-purpose cleaner, and diaper wipes in the cabinet below the sink. The cabinet was unlocked. Corrected at visit. In the children's restrooms, there are diaper wipes with "Keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet and not five feet above the floor. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

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.

Of the four staff files reviewed, two do not have a record for pediatric first aid or pediatric CPR. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (e) (3) In each licensure year, each program director shall complete 16 clock-hours of professional development training. Four of the 16 clock-hours shall include the subject areas specified in paragraphs (b)(2)(A), (b)(2)(C) through (J), or subsection (c) and six of the 16 clock-hours shall be in program dministration, management, or a related topic.

The Program Director does not have 16 clock-hours of professional development training completed for the 4.1.25 to 3.31.26 licensing year. The Program Director does not have six hours of program administration, management, or related topic completed for the 4.1.25 to 3.31.26 licensing year. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

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.

Of the four staff files reviewed, two do not have a completed record of orientation. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

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.

Of the eight child files reviewed, four files do not have a complete or updated medical record. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

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.

Of the eight child files reviewed, one does not have the required immunization information. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (c) (11) Each piece of sleeping equipment shall be labeled and designated for use by a single child.

The cots are not labeled and designated for use by a single child. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002462)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (2) (D) before and after eating each snack and each meal; and

In Unit 3, 13 children aged 33 months to five years of age did not wash hands before eating afternoon snack. Multiple children from Unit 3 did not wash hands while in the outdoor play area prior to eating crackers. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002421)

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.

Medical record not on file for one child. Medical record on file is not on the current form from the department for five children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002421)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (c) (3) Mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks shall include at least two of the following:

Muffins and water were served for the afternoon snack in Unit 3 to 13, 33 months to 5 years of age children. Two components were not served. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-002421)

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.

Wipes that say keep out of reach of children are on a low shelf in room 2. Mouthwash and toothpaste are in an unlocked cabinet in the restroom. All corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010116)