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922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (1) The premises shall be: (a) Suitable for the purpose intended; (b) Kept clean and in good repair; Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor discovered a layer of dust on the air vent in Classroom 9.

922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (9) Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, in good repair, and constructed to be easily cleaned. Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor discovered the following: Classroom 8’s Restroom: 1. There was a brown substance on one of the ceiling tiles in the restroom. Classroom 10: 1. There was a brown substance on three (3) ceiling tiles.

922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (10) If a child is diapered, the child shall: (b) Be placed on a surface that is: 1. Clean; 2. Padded; 3. Free of holes, rips, tears, or other damage; 4. Nonabsorbent; 5. Easily cleaned; and 6. Free of any items not used for diaper changing. Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor discovered that there was a rip in the vinyl cover on the diaper changing pad; therefore, the diaper changing pad was not free of r

922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (1) A licensee shall: (a) Be responsible for the operation of the child-care center pursuant to this administrative regulation, 922 KAR 2:120, and 922 KAR 2:280; and (b) Protect and ensure the health, safety, and comfort of each child. Findings: General: Based on interview and review of video footage, the surveyor learned that on 03/11/25, a twelve-month-old child was left in a highchair for sixty-seven (67) minutes, from 1:47 pm until 2:54 pm. Therefore, the h

922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (1) The premises shall be: (a) Suitable for the purpose intended; (b) Kept clean and in good repair; Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor discovered a rug corners were rolling upward in Classroom 16; therefore, the rug was not in good conditions. Staff-in-charge reported that she would have the rug replaced. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance

922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (1) A licensee shall: (a) Be responsible for the operation of the child-care center pursuant to this administrative regulation, 922 KAR 2:120, and 922 KAR 2:280; and (b) Protect and assure the health, safety, and comfort of each child. Findings: General: Based on observation during a review of video footage, the surveyor found that thirteen (13) children were in the gym area on 06/28/24 and were playing while a hole in the wall was being fixed by a staff person

922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (9) Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, in good repair, and constructed to be easily cleaned. Findings: General: Based on observation of video footage from 06/28/24, the surveyor found the following: 1. In the gym area, there was a hole in the wall. 2. In the gym area, there was drywall scattered on the floor and children had access to the drywall. During interview, staff confirmed that there was a hole in the wall in the gym and that dry

922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (3)(a) Each center shall maintain a child-care program that assures each child shall be: 1. Provided with adequate supervision at all times by a qualified staff person who ensures the child is: a. Within scope of vision and range of voice; or b. For a school-age child, within scope of vision or range of voice; Findings: General: Based on multiple interviews, the surveyor learned that a two-year-old child was left on the playground unsupervised for a

922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (16) In accordance with KRS 199.896(15) and (16), a staff person with supervisory authority over a child shall complete the following: (a) Six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation completed within the first three (3) months of employment in a child-care program; (b) Nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training within the first year of employment in a child care program, including one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet-a

922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (1) The premises shall be: (a) Suitable for the purpose intended; (b) Kept clean and in good repair; Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor discovered the following: 1. An accumulation of dust on the vent in the restroom in Room Nine. 2. The sink drain was clogged and the sink bowl was filled with water in Room Seventeen. Therefore, the child-care center failed to keep the premises clean and in good repair.

922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (9) Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, in good repair, and constructed to be easily cleaned. Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor observed the following: 1. One (1) ceiling tile with a discolored water spot located in Room Eight. 2. Four (4) holes in the wall underneath the toilet paper holder in the restroom located near Room Nine. 3. Torn drywall in Room Eight, Room Nine, and Room Thirteen. Therefore, the child-care ce

922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (4) A child shall: (a) Be helped with personal care and cleanliness based upon his or her developmental skills; (b) Except as established in paragraph (c) of this subsection, wash his or her hands with liquid soap and warm running water: 1. a. Upon arrival at the center; or b. Within thirty (30) minutes of arrival for school-age children; 2. Before and after eating or handling food; 3. After toileting or diaper change; 4. After handling animals; 5.

922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (10) When a child is diapered, the child shall: (b) Be placed on a surface that is: 1. Clean; 2. Padded; 3. Free of holes, rips, tears, or other damage; 4. Nonabsorbent; 5. Easily cleaned; and 6. Free of any items not used for diaper changing. Findings: General: Based on observation, the surveyor discovered a tear in the vinyl cove of the diaper-changing pad in Room Seven; therefore, the diaper-changing pad was not free of