Walnut Valley Learning Center LLC

2024

1. Medium-High risk12/11/2024

   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.

   Containers in the classrooms with food were not labeled with date and contents. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007710)

   Not corrected
2. High risk12/11/2024

   K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (b) (1) Each child shall be provided an individual toothbrush for that child's use. Each child shall brush that child's teeth or be assisted in brushing that child's teeth at least once daily. Each toothbrush shall be stored in a sanitary manner and out of reach of children.

   Toothbrushes are not stored in a sanitary manner. They are stored in a single container and being sanitized in the kitchen dishwasher using chemicals intended for utensils and dishes. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007710)

   Not corrected
3. High risk12/11/2024

   K.A.R. 28-4-429 Staff qualifications. (e) (3) (E) six months of experience in early childhood education providing direct care and supervision to children of the same age range they will be serving.

   Teacher in room B3 does not have six months experience in the same age range she is serving. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007710)

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk12/11/2024

   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.

   Baby wipes, stating keep out of reach of children, are stored in an unlocked cabinet within reach of the children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007710)

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk12/11/2024

   K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (10) Each diaper-changing surface shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use. The surface shall be cleaned by removing any visible soil from the surface with a water saturated disposable paper towel or wipe. After the surface has been cleaned, the surface shall be disinfected.

   Manufacturers directions were not being followed to properly disinfect the diaper changing surface. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007710)

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High risk12/11/2024

   K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (i) (2) (C) ensure that the container is labeled with the first and last name of the child for whom the medication is intended; and

   In room G-4, a bottle of cough medicine in cabinet, did not have the first and last name of the child it belonged to. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-007710)

   Not corrected