Happy Care

2026

1. High risk3/31/2026

   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 — 26-001227)

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk3/31/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file for each child under 10 years of age enrolled for care and for each child under 16 years of age living in the child care facility and shall include the following:

   Page one of the medical record was not on file two children. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-001227)

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High risk3/31/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (e) Documentation of all orientation, training, and certifications for each individual shall be kept in that individual's file in the facility.

   Documentation of health and safety training was not on file for provider. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-001227)

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk3/31/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-114 Applicant; licensee. (h) (1) The maximum number of children in each age category, including children under 10 years of age related to the applicant with a temporary permit, the licensee, or any other provider, does not exceed the maximum number of children in each age category as specified in subsection (e), except as specified in paragraph (h)(3).

   The license capacity was exceeded at the visit with six children present and one provider present: 0 - under 12 months: Four children; 12 months - under 5 years: Two children. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-001227)

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk3/31/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (b) (1) (A) Written permission of the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical treatment on a form that meets the requirements of the hospital or clinic where emergency medical care will be given; and

   Emergency medical release form was not on file for one child. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-001227)

   Not corrected
6. High risk1/28/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (a) (1) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop a supervision plan for children in care that includes all age ranges of children for whom care will be provided. A copy of the plan shall be available for review by the parents or legal guardians of children in care and by the department. The plan shall include the following:

   Supervision plan was not available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (c) Immunizations for each child, including each child of the provider under 16 years of age 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.

   Immunization records are not available for five children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

   Not corrected
8. Medium risk1/28/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (10) has each stairway with more than two stairs railed;

   Hand rail is not installed on stairs to lower level. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

   Not corrected
9. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

   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.

   Laundry booster and air spray with warning labels were on the kitchen counter within reach of children. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

   Not corrected
10. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (e) Documentation of all orientation, training, and certifications for each individual shall be kept in that individual's file in the facility.

    Documentation of health and safety training was not on file for provider and substitute. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
11. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    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:

    First aid kit lacks 4X4 gauze pads and manual were not available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
12. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (b) (1) (A) Written permission of the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical treatment on a form that meets the requirements of the hospital or clinic where emergency medical care will be given; and

    Emergency medical release forms are not completed or available for five children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
13. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (c) (1) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is living, working, or regularly volunteering in the facility shall have a record of a negative tuberculosis test or x-ray obtained not more than two years before the date of employment or initial application for a license or not later than 30 days after the date of employment or initial application.

    Negative TB test is not available for one substitute. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
14. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (c) Immunizations for each child, including each child of the provider under 16 years of age 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.

    Immunization records were not complete for four children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
15. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file for each child under 10 years of age enrolled for care and for each child under 16 years of age living in the child care facility and shall include the following:

    Medical records were not available or incomplete for three children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
16. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    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;

    Health assessments was not on file for one child. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
17. Medium risk1/28/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) ( 5) (A) Impact-absorbent surfacing material shall be installed in each use zone under and around anchored equipment over four feet in height, including climbing equipment, slides, and swings.

    Impact absorbent surfacing material is not placed under the use zone of the playset. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
18. Medium risk1/28/2026

    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.

    Knife block was on kitchen counter. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
19. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (1) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall develop a written plan for safe sleep practices and implement safe sleep practices for children in care who are napping or sleeping.

    Written safe sleep practices were not available. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
20. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (F) The child shall sleep in a crib or a playpen that is free of any soft items, including pillows, quilts, blankets, bumpers, comforters, sheepskins, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, stuffed animals, and toys.

    Three playpens have after-market mattresses in use for nap times for infants younger than 12 months. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
21. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file for each child under 10 years of age enrolled for care and for each child under 16 years of age living in the child care facility and shall include the following:

    Medical records were not available for five children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
22. High risk1/28/2026

    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 two individuals as required to complete background checks. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
23. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (c) (1) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is living, working, or regularly volunteering in the facility shall have a record of a negative tuberculosis test or x-ray obtained not more than two years before the date of employment or initial application for a license or not later than 30 days after the date of employment or initial application.

    Negative TB test results are not on file provider, one resident, and one substitute. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
24. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-126 Health of individuals at least 16 years of age. (b) Each individual at least 16 years of age who is caring for children shall attest to that individual's health status on a form supplied by the department or approved by the secretary.

    Health status form was not on file for provider and substitute. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected
25. Medium-High risk1/28/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-127 Telephone; emergency medical treatment; reporting requirements. (b) (1) (A) Written permission of the parent or legal guardian for emergency medical treatment on a form that meets the requirements of the hospital or clinic where emergency medical care will be given; and

    Emergency medical release forms were not available for five children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-000246)

    Not corrected