Alford Kids Academy

2026

1. Medium-High risk6/26/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (q) (2) (A) (i) A three-compartment sink supplied with hot and cold running water and a drainboard for washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and airdrying;

   Dishes in the kitchen were not washed in a dishwasher or in a three-compartment sink; staff stated they only washed and sanitized the dishes. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk6/26/2026

   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.

   Opened food and water pitchers in refrigerators were not covered. Opened condiments in the kitchen refrigerator were not labeled with the date the item was opened. Milk was not dated when it was opened. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High risk6/26/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (2) All perishables and potentially hazardous foods shall be continuously maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in the refrigerator, or 10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in the freezer, with 0 degrees Fahrenheit recommended. Each refrigerator and each freezer shall contain a clearly visible, accurate thermometer.

   Units Daycare 1, Daycare 4 and Daycare 5 did not have visible thermometers in the classroom refrigerators. The kitchen freezer did not have a visible thermometer. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk6/26/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (m) Staff shall sit at the table with the children, and socialization shall be encouraged. Children shall be encouraged to serve themselves.

   Children were not encouraged to serve themselves at the noon meal when staff in Daycare 1 served each component. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

   Not corrected
5. High risk6/26/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (j) (4) A list of allergies and special dietary needs will be written and clearly displayed in the food preparation area for each child enrolled at the facility that has a known allergy or a special dietary need.

   A child has food allergies and a list of the allergies was not clearly displayed in the food preparation area. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High risk6/26/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (j) Food allergies or special dietary needs of specific children shall be known to all staff members. If any child with a food allergy or a special dietary need is enrolled, the following shall be met:

   Staff are not aware of the food allergies for one child; when staff were asked what the child was allergic to, staff gave answers that did not coincide with the complete list provided by the parent. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High risk6/26/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-439 Child care centers: food service. (p) (5) Dry, bulk foods which are not in their original, unopened containers shall be stored in metal, glass, food-grade sealable plastic bags, or food-grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers and shall be labeled with the date and contents.

   In the kitchen, dry, bulk foods (rice, cereal, sugar, flour, brown sugar, cookies) were not stored in food grade sealable plastic bags or containers with tightfitting covers. They were not labeled with the date the food was opened. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High risk6/26/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (c) (10) Each pad used for napping and sleeping shall be at least 0.5 inch thick, washable or enclosed in a washable cover, and long enough so that the child's head and feet rest on the pad. Clean, individual bedding, including a bottom and a top cover, shall be provided for each child.

   Children in Daycare 4 were not supplied with a top cover for napping. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

   Not corrected
9. Medium-High risk6/26/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (c) (11) Each piece of sleeping equipment shall be labeled and designated for use by a single child.

   Sleeping equipment is not labeled and designated for use by a single child in all units. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

   Not corrected
10. High risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (2) Each medical record shall include 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.

    Six of 14 child files reviewed have not had the KDHE medical record reviewed at least every 12 months. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
11. High risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (1) Each medical record shall include the results of a health assessment 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. The assessment shall be conducted by a licensed physician, a physician assistant, or by a nurse approved to perform health assessments.

    Six of 14 child files reviewed do not have a health assessment on file within 60 days of enrollment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
12. High risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file at the facility for each child.

    Two of 14 child files reviewed do not have a medical form on file. One of 14 files reviewed does not have the medical form on file that is supplied by KDHE. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
13. High risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-430 Health practices; illness and abuse; general health requirements for staff. (a) (5) Immunizations for each child in care 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 form.

    Five of 14 child files reviewed do not have a current immunization record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
14. Medium risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-429 Staff qualifications. (e) (3) one of the following:

    Units Daycare 1, Daycare 2, Daycare 4 and Daycare 5 do not have staff assigned that meet lead teacher qualifications. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
15. Medium risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-429 Staff qualifications. (c) (3) one of the following:

    Program director does not meet qualifications for a facility licensed for more than 24 children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
16. High risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (a) (3) Each licensee shall ensure that orientation is completed by each staff member and by each volunteer Each staff member and each volunteer shall complete the orientation within seven calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the orientation before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.

    Of twenty-one files reviewed, seven volunteers have not completed orientation within seven days of volunteering. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
17. High risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (1) Each staff member counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall obtain certification in pediatric first aid and in pediatric CPR as specified in this subsection either before the date of employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering.

    Four staff have not completed the pediatric first aid and CPR training within 30 days of employment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
18. Medium-High risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (3) Each individual who is required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.

    Two staff do not have current certification on file for pediatric first aid and CPR. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
19. High risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (e) (4) In each licensure year, each staff member counted in the staff-child ratio and each volunteer counted in the staff-child ratio shall complete 16 clock-hours of professional development training based on the staff member's or volunteer's job responsibilities and the training needs identified by the program director. Four of the 16 clock-hours shall include the subject areas specified in paragraphs (b)(2)(A), (b)(2)(C) through (J), or subsection (c).

    Six staff members have not completed the annual professional development training. Four staff did not have four hours that included the health and safety component. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
20. High risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-428 Staff requirements. (a) (2) The minimum staff-child ratio and the maximum number of children per unit shall be the following, at all times: Ages of children Minimum staff-child ratio Maximum number of children per unit Infants* A. 1 to 3 A. 9 or or B. 1 to 4 B. 8 Infants and other children under the age of 6 1 to 6 (including not more than 3 infants) 12 (including not more than 6 infants) Toddlers 1 to 6 12 Children at least 2 years of age but under the age of 3 1 to 7 14 Children at least 2.5 years of age but under school-age 1 to 12 24 School-age 1 to 16 32 * Only one staff-child ratio may be used at any one time for each infant unit.

    The staff to child ratio was not maintained in Daycare 2 when there was eight children, between the ages of 3 months to 2 years, with one staff member. Two of the children were infants. Corrected when additional staff arrived. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
21. High risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-428 Staff requirements. (a) (3) No child shall be left unsupervised.

    Upon licensing specialists arrival, a child was unsupervised when the child was observed leaving the classroom and was in the hallway without a staff member present. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
22. Medium risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (c) (2) Written lesson plans for each unit shall be made accessible to parents, staff, and the secretary's designee.

    Six units did not have a written lesson plan available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
23. Medium risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (a) Programs shall be conducted in self-contained units with staff and children designated for each unit. Applicants that cannot develop self-contained units shall present a plan for use of space to the department for approval.

    One child was not in their designated unit when they were moved from Daycare 4 to Daycare 3 due to behavior issues. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
24. High risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (e) (3) (B) a record of scheduled hours and days of attendance;

    Two of 14 child files reviewed do not have record of scheduled hours and days of attendance on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected
25. High risk6/26/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (e) (3) (A) The application for enrollment, beginning date of attendance, and date of termination;

    Two of 14 child files reviewed do not have the beginning date of attendance on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-004032)

    Not corrected