Stateline Childcare

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 was on the kitchen counter within reach of the children. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001566)

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.

During discussion between licensing specialist and provider, the provider stated she wiped down the changing surface with a moist towel. She did not disinfect the surface between diaper changes. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009369)

K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (e) If an infant who has not been immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella because of the age of that child is enrolled and there are children in care who have not had measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunizations due to an exception, including the children of the provider, the parents of the infant at risk shall sign a statement that the parents have been informed of the risk to their child. This statement shall be in the infant's file at the facility.

A ten month old infant does not have a signed statement by his parents saying they are aware there are children attending the daycare that do not get immunizations and this puts their child at risk. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009369)

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.

Toilet cleaning product is under the bathroom sink. The cabinet is not locked and the item is within reach of the children. This is the bathroom the children use. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-009369)