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2025

1. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (F) procedures for reuniting each child with each parent or adult responsible for the child;

   Emergency plans do not include procedures for reuniting each child with parents. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007939)

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (c) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall maintain first-aid supplies in a first-aid kit, carrying case, box, or other container. The first-aid supplies shall include the following:

   The first aid kit does not include an elastic bandage. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007939)

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

   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).

   Annual professional development training is not complete for one staff member. Four health and safety training hours are not on file for one staff member. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007939)

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

   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.

   One bottle of dawn dish soap was stored in a unlocked cabinet under the sink in the kitchen. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007939)

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

   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.

   An infant swing is not safely constructed when the cross support bars are not attached to both sides. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007939)

   Not corrected
6. Medium risk11/14/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (4) Climbing equipment and swings shall be either anchored in the ground with metal straps or pins or set in cement, to prevent movement of the equipment and swings.

   An infant swing in the outdoor play area was not anchored into the ground. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007939)

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (1) (F) Solid foods shall be offered when the provider and the parent or legal guardian of the child determine that the child is ready for solid foods. Opened containers of solid foods shall be labeled with the child's name, the contents, and the date opened. Containers shall be covered and stored in the refrigerator.

   Two bottles containing milk were stored in the refrigerator with the nipples uncovered. Corrected while onsite. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007939)

   Not corrected
8. High risk11/14/2025

   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 one individual as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007939)

   Not corrected
9. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

   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.

   A negative TB test chest x-ray is not on file for one staff member caring for children. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007939)

   Not corrected
10. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop and implement a written emergency plan to provide for the safety of children and staff members in emergencies. The emergency plan shall include the following information:

    Emergency plans do not include plans for utility failure or an unscheduled closing. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007939)

    Not corrected
11. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (B) a designated shelter-in-place area, a designated off-premises relocation site, and evacuation routes for each area and for each site;

    Emergency plans do not include a designated shelter-in-place area. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007939)

    Not corrected
12. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (E) procedures for notifying each parent or adult responsible for a child of any off-premises relocation;

    Emergency plans do not include procedures for notifying each parent of off-premise relocation. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007939)

    Not corrected
13. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    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 seven children's files reviewed lack a medical history. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-007939)

    Not corrected
14. Medium-High risk9/5/2025

    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.

    An infant swing is not safely constructed when the cross support bars are not attached to both sides. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005716)

    Not corrected
15. Medium risk9/5/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (4) Climbing equipment and swings shall be either anchored in the ground with metal straps or pins or set in cement, to prevent movement of the equipment and swings.

    An infant swing in the outdoor play area was not anchored into the ground. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005716)

    Not corrected
16. Medium-High risk9/5/2025

    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.

    One container of laundry detergent was on the stairs leading to the outdoor play area within reach of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005716)

    Not corrected
17. High risk9/5/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (a) (2) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall provide orientation to each provider about the policies and practices of the facility, including duties and responsibilities for the care and supervision of children enrolled. Each provider shall complete the orientation before the provider is given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children. The orientation shall include the following:

    An orientation was not provided for one individual before being given sole responsibility for the care of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005716)

    Not corrected
18. Medium-High risk9/5/2025

    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.

    Health and safety training is not on file for the applicant. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005716)

    Not corrected
19. High risk9/5/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (b) (2) Each provider shall complete the training before the date of employment or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment. Each provider shall complete the training before being given sole responsibility for the care and supervision of children.

    Health and safety training is not on file for one provider who had sole responsibility of children during the time of the survey. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005716)

    Not corrected
20. Medium-High risk9/5/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (6) (B) A tornado drill shall be conducted monthly. A record of the date and time of each tornado drill and a record of each evacuation time shall be kept on file on the premises for one year.

    A recorded tornado drill was not on file for September 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005716)

    Not corrected
21. Medium-High risk9/5/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (6) (A) A fire drill shall be conducted monthly. A record of the date and time of each fire drill and a record of each evacuation time shall be kept on file on the premises for one year.

    A recorded fire drill was not on file for September 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005716)

    Not corrected
22. Medium-High risk9/5/2025

    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.

    A health status form is not on file for two individuals caring for children. A negative TB test is not on file for one individual caring for children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005716)

    Not corrected
23. Medium-Low risk9/5/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-124 Parental permission for children to go off-premises. (b) Written permission on a form supplied by the department shall be obtained from the parent or legal guardian of each child who will be transported or allowed to participate in any off-premises field trip.

    Parental permission for children to go off-premises is not on file for seven children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005716)

    Not corrected
24. Medium-High risk9/5/2025

    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 seven children's files reviewed lack a medical history. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005716)

    Not corrected
25. Medium-High risk9/5/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) (1) The results of a health assessment conducted by a nurse approved to perform health assessments, a licensed physician, or physician assistant. The health assessment shall be 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 and;

    Two of seven children's files reviewed lack a health assessment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005716)

    Not corrected