Lonette Wallace Daycare Home

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.

There is an above-ground pool located in the backyard play area. The steps/ladder was installed at the time of visit and there were openings from the pool extenders that were over 3.5 inches wide. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-001174)

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.

There is a covered above ground pool in the backyard play area that is not enclosed with a 5ft fence. The pool walls are not at least 5 feet high. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

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.

There is a knife block stored on the kitchen counter and tools stored in a kitchen drawer that is not locked. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

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.

There are large pool steps (away from the pool), but accessible to children in the backyard play area. The steps are not guarded for children under 2.5 years of age. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

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.

There are two large swings in the backyard play area that are not anchored. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

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.

There are medications stored in the kitchen (cabinet) that are accessible to children under 10 years of age. There is nasal spray stored in the restroom (sink area) that is also accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

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.

There is laundry soap in the kitchen area that is accessible to children under six years of age. There are bodily care products in the restroom that are accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (d) Each facility shall be approved for fire safety by a fire inspector.

Fire inspection approval/documentation could not be located at the time of visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

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.

There is playground equipment and a separate swing (backyard play area) that does not have proper impact-absorbent surfacing material under/around the proper zones. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop a supervision plan for children in care that includes all age ranges of children for whom care will be provided. A copy of the plan shall be available for review by the parents or legal guardians of children in care and by the department. The plan shall include the following:

The provider does not have a supervision plan. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (h) (2) the full name and telephone number of each individual authorized to remove the child from the facility;

One child (out of 9) needs contacts for authorized pick-up on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

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.

Two children (out of 9) need updated immunization records on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (2) 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.

Nine children (out of 9) need updated medical history forms on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

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;

Two children (out of 9) need heath assessments on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is caring for children shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary.

The provider does not have a health status form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

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

One child (out of 9) has an expired emergency medical release form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008894)

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

Kitchen trash not covered. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007684)