Turning Point Academy

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (17) Each room occupied by children shall be illuminated sufficiently in all parts of the room for any activity in which each child is engaged. When children are napping and during rest periods, each room shall be illuminated to allow freedom of movement and to ensure staff members are able to observe the breathing of each child.

In Room 2&3, LS Specialist arrived at naptime, and the rooms were too dark and due to this the lighting was not sufficient to allow freedom of movement and to sure staff members are able to observe the breathing of each child. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-009138)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (c) (1) (D) confining the child in a high chair, a play yard, a crib, a closet, a locked room or area, a box, or a similar enclosure;

Per staff collaterals, children who bite are placed in a highchair for biting behavior. The children are given an activity while in the highchair. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-008034)

K.A.R. 28-4-428 Staff requirements. (d)

Per the director, the director is not employed fulltime. The director is employed 20 hours a week. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-008034)

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 one individual as required to complete background checks. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-008034)

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.

There is no record of a negative TB test for one volunteer. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-008034)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (17) Each room occupied by children shall be illuminated sufficiently in all parts of the room for any activity in which each child is engaged. When children are napping and during rest periods, each room shall be illuminated to allow freedom of movement and to ensure staff members are able to observe the breathing of each child.

In Room 2&3, Room 4, Room 5 and Room 8, LS Specialist arrived at nap time, and the rooms were too dark and due to this the lighting was not sufficient to allow freedom of movement and to ensure staff members are able unable to observe the breathing of each child. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-008034)

K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (c) (5) When not in use, cribs, playpens, cots, pads, and bedding shall be stored in a clean and sanitary manner.

In Classroom 6, one crib not in use was used to store a baby bouncer. Correct at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003729)

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 Classroom 4 in an unlocked cabinet are three bottles of hand sanitizer and a bottle of toilet cleaner accessible to children in care. All items with "keep out of reach of children" labels. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003729)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (2) (A) First arriving at the facility;

During survey a child arrived in 2 classroom and 3 and did not wash hands. Corrected at the time of survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003729)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (b) (6) Cold water and hot water shall be supplied to lavatory fixtures accessible to children. Hot water shall maintain a minimum temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit and shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

In all classrooms, the water in all sinks accessible to children are under 90 degrees F. Temperatures measure 83.4, 83.6 x2, 80.2, 80.4 x 2, and 75.7 x 2. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003729)

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 Classroom 4 in an unlocked cabinet are three bottles of hand sanitizer, a bottle of toilet cleaner and a container of disinfecting wipes accessible to children in care. All items with "keep out of reach of children" labels. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003729)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (a) (25) The interior and exterior surfaces of the facility shall be free from peeling, chipping, cracking, scaling, and loose paint.

Classroom 2 and 3 has chipping paint. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003729)

K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (b) (1) Each child shall be provided an individual toothbrush for that child's use. Each child shall brush that child's teeth or be assisted in brushing that child's teeth at least once daily. Each toothbrush shall be stored in a sanitary manner and out of reach of children.

Per staff statement in classroom 2 and 3, 4, and 5 children do not do toothbrushing or are assisted in brushing at all during the day. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-003729)