Little Bug Daycare

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 all required supplies. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003212)

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.

Tornado drill record for 2025 could not be located at the visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003212)

K.A.R. 28-4-128 Safety and emergency procedures. (a) (1) (A) Procedures for emergencies likely to occur on or near the premises, including a fire, a weather-related event, a missing or runaway child, a chemical release, a utility failure, an intruder, an act of terrorism, a lockdown, and an unscheduled closing;

Emergency plans were not updated to include events likely to occur on or near the premises. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003212)

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.

Fire drill record for 2025 could not be located at the visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003212)

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 treatment form is not on file for one child. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003212)

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. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003212)

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 current for two children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003212)

K.A.R. 28-4-115a Supervision. (a) (1) (A) A description of the rooms, levels, or areas of the facility including indoor and outdoor areas in which the child will participate in activities, have snacks or meals, nap, or sleep;

Supervision plan has not been updated to include a description of areas used inside and outside of the home. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003212)

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).

Ten hours of professional development hours were not available in the licensee file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003212)

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.

Health and safety training was not available in the licensee file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003212)

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.

Vaccination records were not current for four dogs. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 26-003212)

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.

There are adult scissors and tools in a kitchen drawer; the safety latch is currently broken and needs to be repaired. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-002982)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (e) A basement or a second floor used for child care in a facility shall be approved for fire safety by a fire inspector before use. A third floor shall not be used for child care.

Care is provided in the basement area; the fire inspection report approving this area could not be located at the time of the visit. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-002982)

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

There is a habitable attic space that does not have a smoke detector installed. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-002982)

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.

One child (out of nine) needs a 4th DTap immunization on file. (Licensing survey — Compliance Check — 25-002982)

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 — Annual Survey — 25-000423)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) ( 8) has each electrical outlet covered or inaccessible to prevent easy access by a child when the outlet is not in use;

There is one uncovered electrical outlet in the living room area (main level of the home). (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000423)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (2) All medications shall be in locked storage or stored out of the reach of children under 10 years of age.

There were medications located in two drawers in the kitchen; the medications were not locked up or kept at least 5ft high. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000423)

K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (c) (11) (B) has each stairway guarded by a secured door or gated to prevent unsupervised access by the child, including a latching device that an adult can open readily in an emergency;

The door was closed and locked during the visit; however, there needs to be a child locking device on the handle of the door, or the lock needs to be placed towards the top of the door (out of reach of children). (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000423)

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.

One child (out of nine) needs a fourth DTap immunization on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000423)

K.A.R. 28-4-114 Applicant; licensee. (k) Posting of temporary permit or license and availability of regulations. Each applicant with a temporary permit and each licensee shall post any temporary permit or license conspicuously as required by K.S.A. 65-504, and amendments thereto. A copy of the current regulations governing facilities shall be kept on the premises and shall be available to all providers at all times.

The license was not posted at the time of the visit; corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000423)

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.

The provider does not have the required health and safety trainings on file during the time of the visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000423)

K.A.R. 28-4-114a Initial and ongoing professional development training. (c) (4) Each individual required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.

Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications could not be located during the time of visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000423)

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.

There is a dome climber in the outdoor play area; there is not impact-absorbent surfacing material installed around and under the equipment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000423)

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.

There is a dome climber in the outdoor play area that is not anchored to the ground. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-000423)