Kansas ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current KDHE license posted conspicuously

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-416

Certificate of occupancy available

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-416

Fire inspection report current

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-416

Health inspection certificate posted

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-416

Liability insurance documentation current

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-416

Parent handbook available and current

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-430

Child records complete and accessible

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-430

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-430

Incident/accident reports documented

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-430

KDHE complaint procedures posted

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-416

First aid kit stocked and accessible

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-436

Emergency phone numbers posted

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-449

Poison control number posted

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-449

Medications stored properly and locked

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-436

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-436

Immunization records current (KSWebIZ verified)

Ref: K.S.A. 72-6262

Hand washing procedures posted

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-436

Diapering/toileting area sanitary

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-436

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-436

Cribs meet CPSC safety standards

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-436

Cleaning supplies stored locked away from children

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-440

Hazardous materials inaccessible to children

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-440

Outlet covers installed throughout facility

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-440

Water temperature safe (120°F or below)

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-440

Food handling and storage meets standards

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-446

KBI criminal background checks current

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-416

Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry checks complete

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-416

FBI fingerprint checks current

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-416

Director qualifications documented

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-420

Lead teacher qualifications documented

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-421

Pediatric CPR certifications current

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-428

First aid certifications current

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-428

Mandatory reporter training completed

Ref: K.S.A. 38-2223

Annual in-service training documented (16 hours minimum)

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-428

Health and safety training completed (new staff)

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-428

Safe sleep training documented (infant caregivers)

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-436

Staff personnel files complete

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-428

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-429

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-449

Tornado drill records current (monthly Mar-Sep)

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-449

Lockdown drill records current (quarterly)

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-449

Full evacuation drill completed (annual)

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-449

Emergency evacuation plan posted

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-449

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-449

Smoke detectors functional

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-449

Emergency contact information for all children accessible

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-430

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-440

Outdoor play area safe and enclosed

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-441

Children supervised at all times

Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-429

Links to Quality rating posted (if participating)

Ref: Links to Quality