Valeries Daycare

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

There is uncovered trash container in the designated outdoor play area accessible to children in care. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-001102)

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 is a broken plastic container in the designated outdoor play area accessible to children in care. There is a broken plastic gate in the designated outdoor play area, and trash from an old pinata accessible to children in care. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-001102)

K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (1) (C) (ii) Each bottle shall be labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the time and date prepared, and shall be used within 24 hours of the time of preparation on the label.

At the time of survey, one bottle of formula not labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the time and date prepared. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 26-001102)

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.

In the designated outdoor area in an unlocked shed is a container of gasoline accessible to children in care. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-009174)

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;

There is an overflowing trash can in the bathroom with pull ups and toilet paper. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-009174)

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 file without an emergency medical release form on file. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-009174)

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 out of seven child files reviewed without a current immunization record available. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007730)

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 out of seven child files reviewed without a health assessment on file. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007730)

K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (4) Each child who is 12 months of age or older shall nap or sleep on a bed, a cot, the lower bunk of a bunk bed, or a pad over a carpet or area rug on the floor.

Upon arrival there is a 4-year-old child napping on a rug. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007730)

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.

In the living room on a shelf is a bottle of disinfecting spray and a container of disinfecting wipes with warning labels accessible to children in care. In the bathroom sink is a container of Febreeze spray and two bottles of lotion. All items with warning labels accessible to children in care. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007730)

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.

One sharp knife is used to lock a second exit door. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007730)

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.

There are three bottles of vitamins on the kitchen counter not in a locked storage and accessible to children in care. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007730)

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.

One substitute without a health status form on file. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007730)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (e) Documentation of all orientation, training, and certifications for each individual shall be kept in that individual's file in the facility.

There is no documentation on site of completed health and safety training for one substitute. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007730)

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.

Three out of seven child files reviewed medical history not on current form and two with and incomplete medical history on file. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007730)

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

Two out of seven child files reviewed have an incomplete/missing emergency medical release form. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-007730)

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.

In the outdoor designated play area are the following hazards accessible to children: metal shovel and a metal hoe and metal rake accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001191)

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.

In the outdoor designated play area are the following hazards accessible to children- 4 cement bricks. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001191)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) Each facility shall have 25 square feet of available play space per child and shall be constructed, arranged, and maintained to provide for the health and safety of children in care. Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall ensure that the facility meets the following requirements:

In the basement that is used for childcare there is an open container that has loose nails and at the bottom of the steps there is a pair of pliers and there is a loose board laying upwards - all accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001191)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) ( 5) (B) Impact-absorbent surfacing material shall consist of material intended for playground use, including shredded bark mulch, wood chips, fine sand, fine gravel, shredded rubber, unitary surfacing material, or synthetic impact material.

In the outdoor designated play area, there is a swing set accessible to children placed over grass. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001191)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (3) Chemicals and cleaning supplies shall be used and disposed of in accordance with the product safety label.

Underneath the kitchen cabinet the door is not locked and contains the following products with warning labels: Glass Cleaner and Fabulosa accessible to children. In the bathroom cabinet in an unlocked drawer there is: Seale Cleaner with warning labels accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001191)

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.

In one of the bedrooms on a shelf is a bottle of Tums accessible to children. (Corrected on site) (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001191)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 9) has any power strip or extension cord positioned in a manner that prevents a tripping or shock hazard;

In the kitchen there is a extension cord laying across the floor that could cause a tripping hazard and it is accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001191)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (17) has interior and exterior surfaces of the facility that are free from peeling, chipping, cracking, scaling, and loose paint.

In the upstairs area there are 2 walls with chipped paint and in the basement, there is chipped paint on a wall- the chipped paint areas are accessible to children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001191)

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;

In the basement that is approved for childcare the area needs cleaning there is pieces of debris on the ground. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-001191)