Kansas ChildcareLicensing Requirements
Stay compliant with Kansas KDHE Child Care Licensing Regulations (K.A.R. 28-4) regulations. Bloomily helps Kansas childcare centers manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
Required ratios for Kansas licensed childcare facilities
| Age Group | Staff : Children | Max Group Size |
|---|---|---|
Infants (0-12 months) Infants birth to 12 months | 1:3 | 9 children |
Young Toddlers (12-24 months) Toddlers 12-24 months | 1:5 | 10 children |
toddler Two year olds 24-30 months | 1:7 | 14 children |
Preschool (3-5 years) Preschool 30 months to 5 years | 1:12 | 24 children |
prek Kindergarten age | 1:16 | 32 children |
School Age (5+ years) School-age 6+ years | 1:20 | 40 children |
Bloomily automatically monitors staff-to-child ratios in real-time and alerts you when you're approaching limits.
Required Certifications
Certifications required for Kansas childcare staff
Annual In-Service Training (Kansas)
Kansas required minimum 16 clock hours annual in-service training
Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry Check
Kansas DCF Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check required
Criminal Background Check (Kansas)
Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) criminal background check and fingerprinting required
Director Qualifications (Kansas)
Director qualifications per K.A.R. 28-4-420 including education and experience requirements
First Aid (Kansas)
Pediatric first aid certification required
Food Handler Certification (Kansas)
Food handler certification for staff preparing food
Health and Safety Training (Kansas)
Initial health and safety training within first 30 days of employment
Lead Teacher Qualifications (Kansas)
Lead teacher qualifications per K.A.R. 28-4-421
Mandated Reporter Training
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Mandatory Reporter Training (Kansas)
Kansas mandatory reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse
Pediatric CPR (Kansas)
Infant and child CPR certification required for all staff
Safe Sleep Training (Kansas)
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers
Bloomily tracks certification expiration dates and sends automated renewal reminders before they lapse.
Emergency Drill Requirements
Required safety drills for Kansas childcare facilities
Required Drills
Fire Drill
Monthly fire drills required, documented with date, time, and evacuation time
Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-449
Lockdown/Security
Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills quarterly
Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-449
Evacuation
Full evacuation to alternate location annually
Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-449
Tornado/Severe Weather
Monthly tornado drills required during tornado season March-September
Ref: K.A.R. 28-4-449
Bloomily automatically schedules drills and tracks completion to ensure you never miss a requirement.
Pre-Inspection Checklist
50 items based on Kansas KDHE Child Care Licensing Regulations (K.A.R. 28-4) 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
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