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K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (A) The child shall nap or sleep in a crib or a playpen. Stacking cribs or bassinets shall not be used. Cribs with water-bed mattresses shall not be used.

Licensing specialist observed a ten month old infant and a six month old infant asleep in swings. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005740)

K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: 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 plan does not include details for all ages of children in care. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005740)

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.

Three child files out of ten child files reviewed do not have current immunizations on file. Children have been enrolled for longer than 60 days. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005740)

K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (f) Documentation. Each licensee shall ensure that documentation of all orientation, training, certifications, and education requirements is kept in each individual's file in the preschool or child care center.

Program Director does not have documentation of health and safety training on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005740)

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).

One staff member did not complete 16 hours of annual training for the 2023-2024 licensure year. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005740)

K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (c) (4) The daily schedule shall be posted in each unit.

UL South Room does not have a daily schedule posted. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005740)

K.A.R. 28-4-436 Child care centers: napping and sleeping. (b) (5) (D) The child shall be placed on the child's back to nap or sleep.

Licensing specialist observed a staff member place a ten month old infant on the child's stomach to sleep. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-005740)

K.A.R. 28-4-423 Physical plant. (e) (1) All household supplies, cleaning supplies, dangerous chemicals and all bodily care products bearing warning labels to keep out of reach of children shall be in locked storage, except that hand sanitizers, disinfectant solutions used daily to disinfect surfaces, and diapering supplies may be kept unlocked at least five feet above the floor and out of reach of children. Soap used for hand washing may be kept unlocked and placed on the back of the counter by a bathroom or sink.

Cortisone cream, Aquaphor and A&D ointment located in LL North are not in locked storage. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005883)

K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (e) (2) (C) name and telephone number of physician, hospital, and person to notify in case of emergency; and

One child file out of 12 child files reviewed does not have emergency contact information. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005883)

K.A.R. 28-4-437 Child care centers: outside area. (d) The outdoor play space shall be well drained and free of hazards.

A toy storage cabinet located in the outdoor play area was not in good repair. The door to the cabinet is not attached and is leaned up against the cabinet. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-005883)