Peacock Pals

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.

There are cleaning supplies stored in the kitchen that are accessible to children under six years of age. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002549)

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 a sink load of dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002549)

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.

Children play in the front yard area when playing outdoors. There are chemicals and tools stored on the front porch. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002549)

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.

There are sharp knives stored in an unlocked kitchen drawer that are accessible to children. There is foil/Saran Wrap stored in an unlocked kitchen drawer. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002549)

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).

The provider has taken 5 out of the required 10 hours of annual professional development training. The provider has taken 3 out of the required 4 required annual health and safety training hours. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002549)

K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (d) Each domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian or a person acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian as specified in K.S.A. 21-1213, and amendments thereto. A record of vaccinations shall be kept on file at the facility.

Three cats need updated rabies vaccinations on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-002549)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (11) (B) has each stairway guarded by a secured door or gated to prevent unsupervised access by the child, including a latching device that an adult can open readily in an emergency;

One stairway leading to second story was unguarded. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003954)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (1) (C) after toileting, diapering, assisting a child with toileting, or handling any bodily fluids;

Provider did not wash hands after helping child in bathroom. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003954)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (2) (D) before and after eating each snack and each meal; and

One child did not wash hands before eating snack (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003954)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (2) (C) after toileting, being diapered, or changing wet or soiled clothing;

One child did not wash hands after toileting. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003954)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (c) (1) (A) Corporal punishment, including hitting with the hand or any implement, slapping, swatting, shaking, pulling hair, yanking the arm, excessive exercise, exposure to extreme temperatures, and any other measure that produces physical pain or threatens the child's health or safety;

Prohibited punishment: No children shall be spanked during childcare hours, including providers children. (Complaint survey — To investigate a complaint — 25-003954)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (E) prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions;

One employee does not have "Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction reactions" on file. The employee occasionally has sole responsibility of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010211)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (2) (D) before and after eating each snack and each meal; and

The hands of the children were not washed with soap and water before and after lunch. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010211)

K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (d) Each domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian or a person acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian as specified in K.S.A. 21-1213, and amendments thereto. A record of vaccinations shall be kept on file at the facility.

Five cats and one dog have expired rabies vaccinations. One cat and one dog have an appointment currently scheduled. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010211)

K.A.R. 28-4-125 Background checks. (e) ensure that no individual works, regularly volunteers, or resides in the facility until the results of the individual's background checks verify that the individual is not prohibited from working, regularly volunteering, or residing in a facility pursuant to K.S.A. 65-516, and amendments thereto.

Individual is working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010211)

K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (c) (9) When not in use, cribs, cots, playpens, pads, and bedding shall be stored in a clean and sanitary manner.

One pack n play (used for napping) was being used to contain storage items at the time of visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010211)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (F) building and premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that could cause bodily injury, including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;

One employee does not have "Building and premises safety..." training on file. The employee occasionally has sole responsibility of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010211)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (G) emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event, including violence at a facility;

One employee does not have "Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies..." training on file. The employee occasionally has sole responsibility of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010211)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) (4) Each individual required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.

One employee has Pediatric CPR on file; however, the pediatric first aid component is not included. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010211)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (3) (H) handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants, including blood and other bodily fluids or waste;

One employee does not have "Handling and storage of hazardous materials..." training on file. The employee occasionally has sole responsibility of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010211)