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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.

Toothpaste bearing a warning label is located in a bathroom drawer accessible to children. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002516)

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;

A bucket containing dirty mop water is located on the floor in the bathroom used by children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002516)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (d) (2) In each licensure year, each provider shall complete 16 clock-hours of professional development training. Four of the 16 clock-hours shall include the subject areas specified in paragraphs (b)(3)(A), (b)(3)(C) through (J), or subsection (c).

Provider did not complete all required annual training hours within the licensure year. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002516)

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.

One out of eight children need an updated parent signature on medical history form. Six out of eight children are missing the updated medical history form on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002516)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (9) Disposable diapers and disposable training pants shall be placed in a covered container or plastic bag which shall be emptied daily, or more frequently as necessary for odor control. Each covered container used for disposable diapers and disposable training pants shall be cleaned and disinfected at the end of each day.

Licensing specialist observed a soiled diaper disposed of in an uncovered container. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010186)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (h) (1) The full name, home and business addresses, and telephone numbers of the child's parent or parents or legal guardian and the name, address, and telephone number of the individual to notify in case of emergency;

One child file out of 13 child files reviewed does not have emergency contact information. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010186)

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;

One child file out of 13 child files reviewed does not have a health assessment on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010186)

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 space is not free of hazards as a lawnmower and a broken wading pool are present. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010186)

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.

Toothpaste bearing a warning label located in a bedroom used by children, bodily care products located in a bedroom and bathroom and air freshener in the entryway are accessible to children and not in locked storage. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010186)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (9) Disposable diapers and disposable training pants shall be placed in a covered container or plastic bag which shall be emptied daily, or more frequently as necessary for odor control. Each covered container used for disposable diapers and disposable training pants shall be cleaned and disinfected at the end of each day.

Licensing specialist observed soiled diapers disposed of in an uncovered container. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010186)

K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (c) (7) Each pad used for napping or sleeping shall be at least 0.5 inch thick, washable or enclosed in a washable cover, and long enough so that the child's head and feet rest on the pad. Clean, individual bedding, including a bottom and a top cover, shall be provided for each child.

Licensing specialists observed four children napping without a top cover available. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-008960)

K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (a) If any animal is kept on the premises, each area in which the animal is permitted shall be maintained in a sanitary manner. There shall be no evidence of disease, flea, tick, or worm infestation.

Licensing specialist observed pet feces on the floor of a bathroom inaccessible to children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-008960)