Harper County Childcare

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (1) Each applicant and each applicant with a temporary permit shall complete the training not later than 30 calendar days after submitting an application for a license.

Two staff files reviewed do not have health and safety training and have been employed longer than 30 days. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-003420)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, each licensee, and each provider shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection.

Three staff files reviewed do not have pediatric cpr/first aid and have been employed longer than 30 days. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-003420)

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 of nine child files reviewed does not have a medical history. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-003420)

K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (c) No provider shall use tobacco products while providing direct physical care to children. Smoking in any room, enclosed area, or other enclosed space on the premises shall be prohibited when children are in care pursuant to K.S.A. 65-530, and amendments thereto.

Per collateral statement, staff admitted to and were observed vaping on site. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003062)

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

Per collateral statement, a vaping device was observed falling out of a provider's pocket while providing direct care to children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003062)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (g) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall provide information to parents of children about the benefits of annual well-child health assessments for children under the age of six years and biennial health assessments for children six years of age and older. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall also provide information about the importance of seeking medical advice when children exhibit health problems. This information shall be given on a form provided by the department to the parent when the child is enrolled or be posted in a conspicuous place, with copies of the form available to parents on request.

CCL 011 is not available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000381)

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 of nine child files reviewed do not have a medical history. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000381)

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 of nine child files reviewed do not have immunizations. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000381)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, each licensee, and each provider shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection.

Four staff files reviewed do not have pediatric cpr/first aid and have been employed longer than 30 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000381)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (1) Each applicant and each applicant with a temporary permit shall complete the training not later than 30 calendar days after submitting an application for a license.

Four staff files reviewed do not have health and safety training and have been employed longer than 30 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000381)

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.

Two staff members do not have a negative tuberculosis test result for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000381)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (1) Each applicant and each applicant with a temporary permit shall complete the training not later than 30 calendar days after submitting an application for a license.

Three staff files reviewed do not have health and safety training and have been employed longer than 30 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000381)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, each licensee, and each provider shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection.

Three staff files reviewed do not have pediatric cpr/first aid and have been employed longer than 30 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000381)

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 4 individuals as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000381)

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.

Three staff members do not have a negative tuberculosis test result for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000381)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (c) (1) (F) placing soap or any other substances that stings, burns, or has a bitter taste in the child's mouth, on the tongue or on or in any other part of the child's body.

Per provider's statement, after a biting incident occurred, Alum was placed on a child's tongue as a form of discipline. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 24-009471)