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K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (b) (2) Each individual caring for children shall practice methods of behavior management that are designed to help each child develop inner controls and manage the child's own behavior in a socially acceptable manner. No individual caring for children shall use prohibited methods of punishment.

Per collateral interviews, a staff member in Unit 1 failed to demonstrate appropriate behavior management practices, as evidenced by the staff member covering multiple infant's faces with their hand to prevent the infant from crying and/or from opening their eyes during naptime. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-003526)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (i) (3) (B) The bottle shall be labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the date and time prepared, and shall be used within 24 hours of the time of preparation on the label.

Unit 1 with several filled containers, stored in the refrigerator, without labels of children's names, contents, and date and time prepared. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002468)

K.A.R. 28-4-440 Programs serving infants and toddlers. (b) Each unit of infants and each unit of toddlers shall be separate from each unit of older children unless otherwise approved by the department.

Per staff's statement and Licensing Specialists' observation, Unit 3 and Unit 4 utilize the infant/toddler outdoor play area. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002468)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (15) Electrical outlets shall be covered or inaccessible to prevent access by a child when not in use.

Unit 4 with two outlets, on a rolling tool storage cabinet, accessible to children. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002468)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (o) When meals are prepared on the premises, the kitchen shall be separate from the eating, play, and bathroom areas, and shall not be used as a passageway while food is being prepared. The kitchen shall be inaccessible to children.

Two doors leading to kitchen with keys in the doors. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002468)

K.A.R. 28-4-124 Parental permission for children to go off-premises. (b) Written permission on a form supplied by the department shall be obtained from the parent or legal guardian of each child who will be transported or allowed to participate in any off-premises field trip.

One out of 17 child files reviewed without written permission forms for off-premises trips. One out of 17 child files reviewed with an incomplete written permission form for off-premises trips. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002468)

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 fourteen staff files reviewed does not have a current health status form. One of fourteen staff files reviewed does not have a negative TB test. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002468)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (2) All medications and products containing alcohol shall be in locked storage.

Medications stored in office filing cabinet not locked. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002468)

K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (d) (6) work references.

One of fourteen staff files reviewed is missing work references. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002468)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (a) (2) Each licensee shall provide orientation to each program director not later than seven calendar days after the date of employment and before the program director is given sole responsibility for implementing and supervising the program.

One of fourteen staff files reviewed does not have a signed orientation. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002468)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (2)

Two of fourteen staff files reviewed do not have health and safety training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002468)

K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (1) Each medical record shall include the results of a health assessment 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. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, a physician assistant, or by a nurse approved to perform health assessments.

Five out of 17 child files reviewed without heath assessments on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002468)

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.

Eight out of 17 child files reviewed with incomplete medical history forms. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002468)

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.

Three out of 17 child files reviewed without record of immunizations. Four out of 17 child files reviewed with immunization records not current as medically appropriate. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002468)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (23) Dangerous instruments including sharp or pointed objects, shall be in locked storage.

Adult scissors accessible in lower drawer in Unit 1. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-001737)

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.

Record of staff practicing shelter-in-place and off-premises relocation drills for the year are not available for review. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-001737)

K.A.R. 28-4-421 Terms of temporary permit or license. (a) (1) License capacity shall be determined by age of children, available space and number of self-contained units per facility.

On 1/12/2026, Unit 4 had 15 children present. The children ranged in age from 2 years and 4 months to 3 years and 10 months. The unit is licensed for: 12 children, 2 weeks to 6 years of age (no infants); OR 14 children, 2 to 3 years of age; OR 22 children, 2 1/2 years of age to school age. The unit was not within the terms of license. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-000296)

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 four individuals as required to complete background checks. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009005)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (3) Each staff member shall be informed of and shall follow the emergency plan.

Per collateral contacts, staff do not know where to access the emergency plans. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009005)

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.

Per collateral contacts, procedures for assisting the children to move to a designated shelter-in-place area and to a designated off-premises relocation site have not been practiced by staff as required annually. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009005)

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.

Hand lotion and room fragrance sprays, bearing labels to keep out of reach of children, were accessible on upper shelving in Unit 3. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010122)

K.A.R. 28-4-124 Parental permission for children to go off-premises. (b) Written permission on a form supplied by the department shall be obtained from the parent or legal guardian of each child who will be transported or allowed to participate in any off-premises field trip.

Seven child files are without written permission to allow participation in any off-premises trips. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010122)

K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (e) ensure that no individual works, regularly volunteers, or resides in the facility until the results of the individual's background checks verify that the individual is not prohibited from working, regularly volunteering, or residing in a facility pursuant to K.S.A. 65-516, and amendments thereto.

Individual working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010122)

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 without a tuberculosis test on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010122)

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

Two child files have expired emergency medical treatment forms. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010122)