Lil Gumdrops Daycare

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:

A medical record is not on file for three of nine children and one medical record has not been updated as required on or before 8/1/25. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-003465)

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 maximum number of children ages 12 months to 5 years of age is exceeded by one child when two infants and six children 12 months to 5 years is present. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-003465)

K.A.R. 28-4-131 Animals. (e) When animals that represent a possible risk of harm to children are on the premises, children shall be protected from them.

Children were not protected from the family dog when the dog is kenneled in the basement play area and two children reached into the kennel to grab the dog's bones or food and were nipped and bitten by the dog. The dog was removed from the play area upon the surveyor's request. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-003465)

K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (3) (B) (ii) two vegetables or two fruits, or one vegetable and one fruit;

The noon meal does not include two vegetables or two fruits, or one vegetable and one fruit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001609)

K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (3) (B) (iv) milk.

The noon meal did not include milk when juice was served for the drink. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001609)

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

The stairway leading to the basement has more than two stairs and is not railed. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001609)

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;

Of seven children's records, two have incomplete medical records on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001609)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (5) Each licensee shall ensure that each staff member practices, at least annually, the procedures for assisting the children to move to a designated shelter-in-place area and to a designated off-premises relocation site. The date and time of each practice and a list of all participating staff members shall be recorded and kept on file on the premises.

Per the provider, procedures for assisting the children to move to a designated shelter-in-place area and to a designated off-premises relocation cite were not practiced by staff members for the 2025-2026 licensure year. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001609)

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 — Annual Survey — 26-001609)

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.

Current rabies are not on file for the family dog when the vaccine expired 1/6/26. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001609)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (e) (1) Each child's clothing, diaper, training pants, or bedding shall be changed without delay whenever wet or soiled. The diaper or training pants of each child shall be checked at least every two hours to determine if a change is needed.

A child's diaper was not changed without delay when the child's diaper was soiled for more than 30 minutes. Corrected upon surveyor's request. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-001609)

K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (b) (3) Each applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall develop and implement a written discipline policy indicating the methods of guidance appropriate for the ages of the children in care. Parents and legal guardians shall be informed of the policy.

A written discipline policy has not been developed. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-009668)

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 does not include 4x4 gauze pads and a first aid manual. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-009668)

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.

A negative TB test is not on file for one resident at least 16 years of age. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-009668)

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.

A health status form is not on file for one individual caring for children. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-009668)

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:

Of two children in care, one child does not have a complete medical record on file and one has an incomplete form on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-009668)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (1) The outdoor play area shall be fenced if the play area adjoins that of another child care facility, as defined in K.S.A. 65-503 and amendments thereto, or if the area surrounding, or the conditions existing outside, the play area present hazards that could be dangerous to the safety of the children, which may include any of the following:

The outdoor play area is not free from hazards when a metal shed containing a mower and fallen shelving does not have a door; the fence has a broken wood panel; the yard is full of tall twigs that have needle-type stickers; and large sticks are scattered throughout the play area. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-009668)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (h) No child in care shall have access to weapons. All weapons shall be stored in a locked room, closet, container, or cabinet. Ammunition shall be kept in locked storage separate from other weapons.

Ammunition is not stored in a locked container or cabinet when stored in a dresser drawer. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-009668)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 4) has a working smoke detector on each level of the facility;

A working smoke detector is not installed in the basement. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-009668)

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

The stairway leading to the lower level and to the basement is not railed and each have more than two stairs. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-009668)

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.

KDHE approved health and safety training is not on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 24-009668)