Tiny Steps Daycare Home

2025

1. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (11) Tableware shall be washed, rinsed, and air-dried or placed in a dishwasher after each meal.

   Dirty dishes were present on the stove and in the sink from previous meals in the kitchen used to prepare food for enrolled children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (2) Outdoor play equipment that is safely constructed and in good repair shall be available and placed in an area free of health, safety, and environmental hazards.

   Outdoor play area contained trash on the ground, garden hoses strung over the deck steps, broken gardening equipment. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

   Not corrected
3. High risk12/18/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 5) is uncluttered, visibly clean, and free from any evidence of vermin infestation and any objects or materials that constitute a danger to children in care;

   In the foyer used as a pathway by enrolled children, a brown paper bag, a cardboard box containing trash, a bed pillow on the floor, a jug of water, bottles of Gatorade, random toys and pieces of toys were scattered throughout were accessible to children. In the kitchen used as a pathway by enrolled children, piles of trash and recycling were piled on the floor next to the basement doorway. Food in purchased containers stored on the floor include: cheese puffs, olive oil, hot cocoa, potatoes, rice, fruit snacks, Dorito's, apple sauce. Kitchen cabinets were soiled with dried food and food splatter, counters were soiled with dried food, counters were covered with piles of clean and dirty dishes, food containers, food, spices, cooking utensils, trash, art supplies, water bottles, and mail leaving no counter space for food preparation. One fold-up table was used to store mixed cool aide, mac n cheese, open containers containing prepared food, office supplies, bagels, trash, paper goods, popcorn, holiday treats all covering the entire top surface. The oven was soiled with dried food, food splatter and dirty dishes from previous meals. All were accessible to children. In the dining room used as a pathway by enrolled children, shoes, papers, leaves and trash were scattered on the floor. A laundry basket full of laundry was in the middle of the floor. The table was piled with dirty dishes, Ziplock bags of candy, toys, trash and art supplies. The corners of the room contained stacked baskets and bins, overflowing shelves of papers and art supplies, piles of toys, multiple cardboard boxes, and a broom and dustpan. All were accessible to children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk12/18/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (4) Sharp instruments shall be stored in drawers or cabinets equipped with childproof devices to prevent access by children or stored out of reach of children.

   Butchers knife was stored on the kitchen counter behind the sink faucet accessible to children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

   Not corrected
5. High risk12/18/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (11) (B) has each stairway guarded by a secured door or gated to prevent unsupervised access by the child, including a latching device that an adult can open readily in an emergency;

   Stairway leading to the second story, accessible to children, is unguarded. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

   Not corrected
6. Medium risk12/18/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) ( 5) (A) Impact-absorbent surfacing material shall be installed in each use zone under and around anchored equipment over four feet in height, including climbing equipment, slides, and swings.

   Impact-absorbent surfacing material unavailable in all fall zones under and around the anchored play equipment. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

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

   Two trash cans containing food and soiled diapers in the basement food prep area were not covered. One trash can in the main kitchen, used to prepare food for enrolled children, was not covered. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

   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.

   Dawn dish soap stating keep out of the reach of children was stored on the kitchen counter accessible to children. Home Defense Pest Spray stating keep out of the reach of children was stored on the floor on top of a mandarin oranges box in the kitchen accessible to children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

   Not corrected
9. High risk12/18/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 5) is uncluttered, visibly clean, and free from any evidence of vermin infestation and any objects or materials that constitute a danger to children in care;

   In the living room attached to a pathway used by enrolled children, random toys and toy pieces, piles of laundry, hanging laundry, empty and full bins, totes full of toys, full laundry baskets, multiple cardboard boxes, tissue boxes, a floor fan, shoes, hangers, cheese balls, slippers, a bed pillow, papers, a dog kennel, blankets, an air hockey table, candy, and Christmas decorations are scattered throughout on the floor and furniture. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

   Not corrected
10. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (2) All medications shall be in locked storage or stored out of the reach of children under 10 years of age.

    Children's multivitamins stating keep out of the reach of children was stored on the kitchen counter accessible to children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

    Not corrected
11. Medium risk12/18/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (5) Drinking water shall be available to each child at all times when the child is in care.

    Drinking water is not available at all times for enrolled children aged 10-months to 4-years old. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

    Not corrected
12. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

    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.

    Wipes containing "keep out of reach of children" were stored on top of a 3-foot table in the playroom, on the changing table, and in boxes on the floor of the nap room. Diaper cream in reach of children on the diaper changing table. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

    Not corrected
13. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 5) is uncluttered, visibly clean, and free from any evidence of vermin infestation and any objects or materials that constitute a danger to children in care;

    Refrigerator used for enrolled children is soiled with dried food on the shelves inside. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

    Not corrected
14. Medium risk12/18/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (3) (A) (i) A fruit, vegetable, full-strength fruit juice, or full-strength vegetable juice;

    Fruit, vegetable, or full-strength juice was not served at breakfast. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

    Not corrected
15. Medium risk12/18/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (3) (A) (iii) milk.

    Milk was not served at breakfast. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

    Not corrected
16. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (12) Sanitary methods of food handling and storage shall be followed.

    Food available for enrolled children is stored on the floor in the basement where care is provided. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

    Not corrected
17. Medium-High risk12/18/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (4) Each child in a family child care home shall be diapered in the child's own crib or playpen, on a clean, moisture-proof, nonabsorbent pad on the floor, or on a changing table.

    The diaper changing pad is torn. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-009252)

    Not corrected
18. Medium-High risk4/22/2025

    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 one child. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001150)

    Not corrected