Little Huskies Childcare Center West

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (3) All foods stored in the refrigerator shall be covered. Food which is not in its original, unopened container shall be stored in metal, glass, food-grade sealable plastic bags, or foodgrade plastic containers with tightfitting covers and shall be labeled with the date and contents.

Multiple storage bags of food were not labeled with the contents in the refrigerator. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008898)

K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: 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.

A safe sleep plan was not available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008898)

K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (5) Immunizations for each child in care 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 form.

A current immunization record is not available for one child. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008898)

K.A.R. 28-4-429 Staff qualifications. (e) Lead teacher. There shall be a lead teacher present with each unit of children in the facility. Each lead teacher shall have the following qualifications:

One staff member being used as a lead teacher is not qualified. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008898)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (2) First aid and CPR training and certification shall include a practical application component and be demonstrated in front of an instructor certified by a nationally recognized certification program.

One staff member's first aid/CPR training did not include a practical application component. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008898)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (1) Each staff member who is counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer who is counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall complete health and safety training either before employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the training before being given sole responsiblity for the care and supervision of children.

One staff member working in the facility for over 30 days has not completed health and safety training. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008898)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (2) All medications and products containing alcohol shall be in locked storage.

Multiple containers of medication were located in an unlocked cabinet in Room 2. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008898)

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.

Drain cleaner and toilet cleaner were present in an unlocked cabinet in Room 1. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008898)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (c) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall maintain first-aid supplies in a first-aid kit, carrying case, box, or other container. The first-aid supplies shall include the following:

First aid kit does not contain tape or an elastic bandage. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008898)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (5) Dry, bulk foods which are not in their original, unopened containers shall be stored in metal, glass, food-grade sealable plastic bags, or food-grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers and shall be labeled with the date and contents.

Multiple packages of open chips in Room 2 were not stored in a sealable container with the date and contents labeled. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-008898)

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.

Multiple containers of cleaning supplies were located in unlocked storage in the restroom in Toddler Room 1. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-002410)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (c) (2) (B) two vegetables, two fruits, or one vegetable and one fruit;

An update on Brightwheel from 1/9/2025 reported that children were given carrots, chicken nuggets, milk and yogurt. The meal only included one of the 2 fruits, 2 vegetables, or 1 of each required. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)

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 1 individual as required to complete background checks. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (d) All food shall be in good quality and safe for consumption.

Food was not safe for consumption when uncut hot dogs were served to one-year-olds. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (c) (2) (C) bread, bread product or cereal; and

A photo posted to Brighwheel on 1/2/2025 shows a meal that included pizza rolls, fruit cocktail, and carrots; and on 1/9/2025 the noon meal included carrots, chicken nuggets, milk and yogurt. No bread product or cereal was served at these meals. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (l) Menus shall be shared with parents and legal guardians.

Facility does not have a menu. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)

K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (q) (1) (A) Utensils appropriate for the food served shall be provided for each child's use.

Per collateral contacts, children are not always provided utensils with their meals. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)

K.A.R. 28-4-438 Child care centers: program. (b) Unless extreme weather conditions prevail, a daily period of outdoor play for each child under the supervision of an adult. Children spending more than four consecutive hours at the center shall play outdoors for at least one hour daily.

Children in Toddler Room 1 are not regularly taken for outdoor play time. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)

K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (a) Rest period. Each child attending for more than four hours shall be encouraged to nap or rest according to their individual needs. Children who do not sleep shall be permitted to have a quiet time through the use of equipment or activities.

Children who do not nap are not permitted a quiet activity at the facility. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)

K.A.R. 28-4-429 Staff qualifications. (e) Lead teacher. There shall be a lead teacher present with each unit of children in the facility. Each lead teacher shall have the following qualifications:

On 1/24/2025, Toddler Room 1 and 2 did not have a qualified lead teacher present. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (1) Each staff member who is counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer who is counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall complete health and safety training either before employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the training before being given sole responsiblity for the care and supervision of children.

The sole provider for Toddler Room 1 on 1/24/2025 has not completed health and safety training. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)

K.A.R. 28-4-428 Staff requirements. (a) (2) The minimum staff-child ratio and the maximum number of children per unit shall be the following, at all times: Ages of children Minimum staff-child ratio Maximum number of children per unit Infants* A. 1 to 3 A. 9 or or B. 1 to 4 B. 8 Infants and other children under the age of 6 1 to 6 (including not more than 3 infants) 12 (including not more than 6 infants) Toddlers 1 to 6 12 Children at least 2 years of age but under the age of 3 1 to 7 14 Children at least 2.5 years of age but under school-age 1 to 12 24 School-age 1 to 16 32 * Only one staff-child ratio may be used at any one time for each infant unit.

Per Program Director, Toddler Room 2 had eight children ages 2-3 years with one staff member present on 1/2/2025 for approximately 20 minutes, making the unit over ratio by 1 child. Per collateral contacts, Toddler Room 2 is frequently out of staff to child ratio. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)

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

Program Director for the facility is not on staff at the center full time. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)

K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (b) (5) Equipment, materials, and toys shall be provided in a sufficient quantity so that each child has a choice of at least three activities.

Per specialists observations, equipment, materials, and toys are not provided in a sufficient quantity so that each child has a choice of at least 3 activities. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)

K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (b) (2) Furnishings, including tables and chairs, shall be scaled to the size of the children.

Furniture in both classrooms include adult size couches and chairs which children are not permitted to sit on. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-010447)