Little Footsteps Daycare

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.

Safe Sleep policy did not include all ages. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004680)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (5) Tobacco products, ashtrays, lighters, and matches shall be stored out of reach of children.

Lighter was located on a table in the outdoor play area. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004680)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (f) A refrigerator shall be available for the storage of perishable foods. Refrigerated medications shall be in a locked box.

Syringe of refrigerated medication was not in a locked box. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004680)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (4) Climbing equipment and swings shall be either anchored in the ground with metal straps or pins or set in cement, to prevent movement of the equipment and swings.

Swing set was not anchored into the ground. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-004680)

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 child did not have current immunization record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004817)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (1) The outdoor play area shall be fenced if the play area adjoins that of another child care facility, as defined in K.S.A. 65-503 and amendments thereto, or if the area surrounding, or the conditions existing outside, the play area present hazards that could be dangerous to the safety of the children, which may include any of the following:

Fencing was in disrepair in several spots. Sections of the fence had been blown over. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004817)

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.

Bottles of body spray and contact solution was located on the bathroom counter. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004817)

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.

Area under the playset did not have adequate impact absorbent material. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-004817)