Merry Meadow Child Care

K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (3) Each aboveground pool shall have non-climbable sidewalls that are at least four feet high, or shall be enclosed by a fence at least five feet high to prevent chance access by children. The fence and the gate shall meet the requirements in paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2). Steps and ladders shall be removed and stored away from the pool when the pool is not in use. Each aboveground pool with a deck or berm that provides a ground-level entry on any side shall be treated as an inground pool.

Above ground pool, four feet in height, is not enclosed by at least a five-foot fence or barrier. Fencing around pool is less than five feet in height with gaps on edges. Gate to steps/deck of pool is three feet in height, resulting in steps and ladder in pool to be accessible by children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005634)

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.

Three packages of wipes and a spray can of air freshener, all bearing labels stating keep out of reach of children, accessible on lower shelf and drawer in bathroom. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005634)

K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (1) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall develop a written plan for safe sleep practices and implement safe sleep practices for children in care who are napping or sleeping.

Written safe sleep plan needs updated to reflect children under 12 months of age cannot use a lightweight, tucked blanket. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005634)

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.

One out of five child files reviewed with immunization records not current as medically appropriate. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005634)

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 resident of the home is without tuberculosis test results on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005634)

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

Emergency plans are without procedures for continuity of operations. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005634)

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 drill not recorded for September 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005634)

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 drill not recorded for September 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005634)

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;

Emergency plans need further developed to include procedures for: a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, an act of terrorism, a lockdown, and an unscheduled closing. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005634)

K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (b) (8) Each pool more than six feet in width, length, or diameter shall be provided with a ring buoy and rope or with a shepherd's hook. The equipment shall be of sufficient length to reach the center of the pool from each edge of the pool. The equipment shall be available at all times, including times when the pool is not in use.

Pool is more than six feet in diameter and without a ring buoy and rope or shepherd's hook. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005634)

K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (d) Each domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian or a person acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian as specified in K.S.A. 21-1213, and amendments thereto. A record of vaccinations shall be kept on file at the facility.

One dog is without current rabies vaccinations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005634)

K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (d) Each domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian or a person acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian as specified in K.S.A. 21-1213, and amendments thereto. A record of vaccinations shall be kept on file at the facility.

Vaccination records not on file for one cat. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005787)

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;

One out of 13 child files reviewed without a health assessment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005787)

K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (B) If the child falls asleep on a surface other than a crib or playpen, the child shall be moved to a crib or playpen.

Three-month-old observed sleeping in car seat. Corrected per surveyor's request. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005787)

K.A.R. 28-4-116a 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.

Three-month-old observed sleeping in car seat with a lightweight blanket. Corrected per surveyor's request. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005787)

K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (1) (C) (ii) Each bottle shall be labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the time and date prepared, and shall be used within 24 hours of the time of preparation on the label.

Two bottles of a three month old not labeled with child's name. Corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005787)

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.

Garage accessible from outdoor play area storing weed eater, chemicals and tools. Petroleum jelly, bearing label "keep out of reach of children", accessible on bathroom counter. All corrected at time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005787)