Little Smiles Daycare

2026

1. Medium-High risk6/22/2026

   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.

   Upon specialists arrival, a 10 month old was napping in a pack and play with a lightweight blanket. Corrected upon specialists request. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-004436)

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk6/11/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (4) Each child in a family child care home shall be diapered in the child's own crib or playpen, on a clean, moisture-proof, nonabsorbent pad on the floor, or on a changing table.

   A child was diapered on the carpet without a pad. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-004272)

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High risk6/11/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (2) (C) after toileting, being diapered, or changing wet or soiled clothing;

   Children's hands were not washed after being diapered. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-004272)

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk6/11/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (d) (1) (C) after toileting, diapering, assisting a child with toileting, or handling any bodily fluids;

   Provider did not wash hands after diapering children. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-004272)

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk6/11/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (c) (4) Each crib and each playpen shall have a firm, tightfitting mattress and a fitted sheet. The mattress shall be set at its lowest point when any child using the crib or playpen becomes able either to sit up or to pull up to a standing position inside the crib or playpen, whichever occurs first, to ensure that the child cannot climb out of the crib or playpen.

   A 10 month old child was napping in a pack and play without a fitted sheet. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-004272)

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High risk6/11/2026

   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.

   Upon specialists arrival, a 10 month old was napping in a pack and play with a lightweight blanket. Corrected upon specialists request. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-004272)

   Not corrected
7. High risk6/11/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (c) (3) (C) When any child is napping or sleeping in a room separate from the provider, the door to that room shall remain open.

   Upon specialists arrival, a 10 month old child was napping in a separate room without the door open to allow unobstructed access into the room. Corrected upon specialists request. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-004272)

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High risk6/1/2026

   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 and negative TB test are not on file for one provider. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 26-003579)

   Not corrected
9. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

   K.A.R. 28-4-116a Napping and sleeping. (c) (9) When not in use, cribs, cots, playpens, pads, and bedding shall be stored in a clean and sanitary manner.

   Sheets and blankets are stored resting on top of each other when not in use. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

   Not corrected
10. Medium risk4/15/2026

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

    Per provider, the noon meal did not include milk. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
11. Medium risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (5) Drinking water shall be available to each child at all times when the child is in care.

    Drinking water is not available to each child at all times. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
12. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 3) has a 2A 10B:C fire extinguisher;

    Facility does not have a 2A 10B:C fire extinguisher. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
13. Medium risk4/15/2026

    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.

    Multiple kitchen knives are stored in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen within reach of children. Corrected while onsite. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
14. Medium risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (5) Tobacco products, ashtrays, lighters, and matches shall be stored out of reach of children.

    Two lighters are stored in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen within reach of children. Corrected while onsite. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
15. Medium risk4/15/2026

    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 installed under multiple swings. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
16. Medium risk4/15/2026

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

    The stairs leading to the basement tornado shelter is not railed all the way to the top of the stairs. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
17. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) (2) Each applicant and each applicant with a temporary permit shall obtain the certifications not later than 30 calendar days after submitting an application for a license.

    Pediatric first aid and CPR certification is not on file. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
18. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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.

    Upon specialists arrival, and 10 month old child was asleep in a pack and play with a lightweight blanket. Corrected upon specialists request. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
19. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-116 Daily care of children. (d) (1) (B) No child shall be allowed to sleep with a bottle in the child's mouth.

    Upon specialists arrival, one child was asleep in a pack and play with a sippy cup of milk. Corrected upon specialists request. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
20. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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.

    A blanket was placed over the mattress and under the fitted sheet in a 5 month old's pack and play. Corrected upon specialists request. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
21. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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 six children's files reviewed lack a medical history form. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
22. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (g) Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall provide information to parents of children about the benefits of annual well-child health assessments for children under the age of six years and biennial health assessments for children six years of age and older. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall also provide information about the importance of seeking medical advice when children exhibit health problems. This information shall be given on a form provided by the department to the parent when the child is enrolled or be posted in a conspicuous place, with copies of the form available to parents on request.

    Well-child information was not shared with parents. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
23. Medium risk4/15/2026

    K.A.R. 28-4-123 Parental access. (b) (1) The parent or legal guardian of each child in care shall be informed in writing that cameras are used in the facility.

    Parents were not informed in writing that cameras are used in the facility. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
24. Medium-Low risk4/15/2026

    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 six children. (Licensing survey — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected
25. High risk4/15/2026

    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 — Initial Survey — 26-002353)

    Not corrected