Small Steps LLC Westminster

2025

1. High risk7/8/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (b) (1) Each staff member who is counted in the staff-child ratio, each volunteer who is counted in the staff-child ratio, and each program director shall complete health and safety training either before employment or volunteering or not later than 30 calendar days after the date of employment or volunteering. Each staff member shall complete the training before being given sole responsiblity for the care and supervision of children.

   Two staff members lack health and safety training within their first 30 days of employment. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002903)

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-428a Education and training requirements. (c) (3) Each individual who is required to obtain the certifications shall maintain current certifications.

   Six staff members lack pediatric first aid training on file. Nine staff members lack pediatric CPR training (with hands-on skills test) on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002903)

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

   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.

   Two staff members lack negative TB test results on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002903)

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

   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 not recorded for October 2024 through April of 2025. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002903)

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (10) Each diaper-changing surface shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use. The surface shall be cleaned by removing any visible soil from the surface with a water saturated disposable paper towel or wipe. After the surface has been cleaned, the surface shall be disinfected.

   The diaper-changing area has visible debris under and around the changing pad. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002903)

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (2) A copy of the procedures shall be posted in each diaper-changing area.

   Unit A does not have the KDHE diapering procedures posted. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002903)

   Not corrected
7. Medium risk7/8/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-132 Child care practices. (g) (7) (A) Have a moisture-proof, nonabsorbent, smooth surface that is undamaged, does not trap soil, and is easily cleaned;

   Unit A changing table pad has a hole, not in good condition. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002903)

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High risk7/8/2025

   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.

   Elementary room: There is sunscreen and an all-purpose cleaner in an unlocked closet. Corrected at visit. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002903)

   Not corrected
9. High risk7/8/2025

   K.A.R. 28-4-426 Administration. (b) (2) Each admission policy shall be non-discriminatory in regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex, in accordance with K.S.A. 44- 1009. A copy of the admission policy shall be available for review.

   A copy of the admission policy was not available for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002903)

   Not corrected
10. Medium risk7/8/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-427 Program. (c) (2) Written lesson plans for each unit shall be made accessible to parents, staff, and the secretary's designee.

    Elementary Room and Unit A written lesson plans are not accessible for review. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 25-002903)

    Not corrected