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CHILD CARE LICENSING |
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Child Care Surveyor
Julia Alfers
(785)562-3485
mswjulia@yahoo.com
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In Marshall and Nemaha Counties child care
providers are required to be licensed by the
Marshall County Health Department.
Licensing for
home-based day care IS NOT required as follows:
- When child care is provided
for not more than two children unrelated to the provider
for 20 hours
a week or less and the home has not been
closed as a result of enforcement action. Total time is
determined by adding the hours each child is cared for
weekly.
- When irregular child care is
arranged between friends and neighbors on an exchange
bases.
- When child care is provided
in the child's own home.
- When child care is provided
in the home of the child's relative.
For assistance in determining if a
daycare requires to be licensed please call
the Marshall County Health Department at (785)562-3485 or
email the surveyor at mswjulia@yahoo.com .
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Licensed Day Care |
Group Day Care |
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Inspections to check compliance with regulations to
protect health, safety, and well-being of children
in care at least once every twelve months. |
Yes |
Yes |
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KBI/SRS criminal history and child abuse and neglect
background check is required on all persons living,
working, or volunteering in the daycare home. |
Yes |
Yes |
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State licensing and local fees must be paid to
obtain registration and/or licensure. |
Yes |
Yes |
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Licensee must be 18 years of age, have understanding
of child and complete first aid training and job
related trainings. |
Yes |
Yes |
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Re-registration and re-licensure training
requirements. |
Yes |
Yes |
- Health certificates
required for all persons sixteen (16) years of
age and older in contact with children.
- All persons sixteen
(16) years of age and older are required to have
a negative TB skin test.
- All persons ten (10)
years of age and older living in the home are
required to be listed on KBI/SRS form.
- Medical records for
all children and youth are required to be in
separate files at the child care facility.
- Providers required to
have a high school diploma or the equivalent
- Individuals must have
at least a high school diploma or equivalent to
maintain a child care facility license.
(The bill provides a grandfather clause for
existing licensees)
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Licensed Day Care
Home
A
child care facility in which care is
provided for a maximum of ten (10)
children under 16 years of age and
includes children under eleven (11)
years of age related to the
provider. This total includes
children under eleven (11) years of
age related to the provider. The
total number of children in care at
any one time is based on the ages of
the children in care.
- The
license is usually issued for
the provider's own home but may
be issued at a location other
than the provider's home. The
license identifies the address
of the child care facility.
- The
licensee must be 18 years of
age, have an understanding of
children and complete first aid
and child care job related
training or readings.
- A KBI
criminal history and child abuse
and neglect background check is
processed on all persons living,
working or volunteering in the
licensed day care home.
- State
Licensing fee $15.00. Local
fees may also apply.
- The
licensed day care home is
inspected to check compliance
with regulations to protect the
health, safety and well-being of
the children in care at least
once every 12 months. The Kansas
Department of Health and
Environment contracts with local
county health departments or
private contractors to conduct
on-site inspections.
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Group Day Care
Home
A
child care facility in which care is
provided for a maximum of twelve
(12) children under 16 years of age
and includes children under eleven
(11) years of age related to the
provider. The total number of
children in care at any one time is
based on the ages of the children in
care.
- The
license is usually issued for
the provider's own home but may
be issued at a location other
than the provider's home. The
license identifies the address
of the child care facility.
- The
licensee must be 18 years of
age, have an understanding of
children and complete first aid
and child care job related
training or readings.
- A KBI
criminal history and child abuse
and neglect background check is
processed on all persons living,
working
or volunteering in the licensed
day care home.
- State
Licensing fee $15.00. Local
fees may also apply.
- The
licensed group day care home is
inspected to check compliance
with regulations to protect the
health, safety and well-being of
the children in care at least
once every 12 months. The Kansas
Department of Health and
Environment contracts with local
county health departments or
private contractors to conduct
on-site inspections.
- The
licensed group day care home
must be approved for fire
safety.
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Child Care Centers
A child care facility in
which care and educational activities are
provided for 13 or more children two weeks
to 16 years of age for more than three hours
and less than 24 hours per day including day
time, evening, and night-time care, or which
provides before and after school care for
school-age children. A facility may have
fewer than 13 children and be licensed as a
center if the program and building meet
child care center regulations.
- A qualified
program director must be employed at the
center full-time. Each unit must have
qualified staff at all times when
children are in care. Qualifications are
stated by regulation and are based on
the number of children in care.
- Staff caring
for children must, have an understanding
of children and complete first aid,
recognition of symptoms of illness,
child abuse and neglect and other child
care job related training.
- A KBI
criminal history and child abuse and
neglect background check is processed on
all persons living, working or
volunteering in the licensed child care
center facility.
- The annual
state licensing fee $35.00 plus $1.00
for each child in the total capacity not
to exceed $75.00. Local fees may also
apply.
- The child
care center is inspected to check
compliance with regulations to protect
the health, safety and well-being of the
children in care at least once every 12
months. The Kansas Department of Health
and Environment contracts with local
county health departments or private
contractors to conduct on-site
inspections.
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FOR ALL
INQUIRES PLEASE CONTACT MARSHALL COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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Preschools
A
child care facility which provides learning
experiences for children who have not
attained the age of eligibility to enter
kindergarten prescribed in K.S.A 72-1107(c)
and any amendments thereto, and who are 30
months of age or older; which conducts
sessions not exceeding three hours per
session; which does not enroll any child
more than one session per day; and which
does not serve a meal. the term "preschool"
shall include education preschools,
Montessori schools, nursery schools,
church-sponsored preschools, and
cooperatives. A preschool may have fewer
than 13 children and be licensed as a
preschool if the program and facility meet
preschool regulation. In lieu of being
licensed, preschool operated in the same
building as private schools providing
kindergarten through grade six shall be
governed by Kansas statutes applicable to
private school. The license for the
preschool states the maximum number of
children than can be in care at any one time
and also states the maximum number of
children than can be in care in any one unit
by age group. Staff to child ratios must be
maintained at all times
- A qualified
program director must be employed at the
preschool for all hours of operation.
Each unit must have qualified staff at
all times when children are in care.
Qualifications are stated by regulation
and are based on the number of children
in care. Staff caring for children must,
have an understanding of children and
complete first aid, recognition of
symptoms of illness, child abuse and
neglect and other child care job related
training.
- A KBI
criminal history and child abuse and
neglect background check is processed on
all persons living, working or
volunteering in the licensed child care
center facility.
- The annual
state licensing fee $35.00 plus $1.00
for each child in the total capacity not
to exceed $75.00. Local fees may also
apply.
- The preschool
is inspected to check compliance with
regulations to protect the health,
safety and well-being of the children in
care at least once every 12 months. The
Kansas Department of Health and
Environment contracts with local county
health departments or private
contractors to conduct on-site
inspections.
- FOR ALL
INQUIRES PLEASE CONTACT THE MARSHALL
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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Day Care Referral Agency
An association,
organization, individual or corporation
receiving, caring for, and finding homes for
children under 16 years of age who need day
care. For more information call
1-877-678-2548 or visit their website
http://www.kaccrra.org |
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Provider Agreements
The Child Care Subsidy Program helps pay for
child care costs.
Provider Agreement with the Department of Social and Rehabilitation
Services information may be found at
http://www.srskansas.org/ISD/ees/child_care.htm |
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Child Food Program for Family Day
Care Home Providers
A no cost program for a child care provider who
chooses to participate and is registered or licensed
by KDHE. For more information please contact
one of the following agencies.
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Child Nutrition
Services Inc. (Marshall & Nemaha)
PO Box 22
Washington, KS 66968
(785)325-2642, or toll-free (866)214-4073
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First Choice Support
Services (Marshall Only)
PO Box 2392
Salina, KS 67402
(785)823-3555, or toll-free (877)385-3555
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J C Family Home
Association (Marshall & Nemaha)
PO Box 1203
Junction City, KS 66441
(785)762-2424, or toll-free (800)397-3434
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Our Child Care Surveyor works with Smart
Start to provide daycare providers with additional resources
and training hours to help make their daycares a success.
Additional information may be found at their
website.
Frequently asked questions for parents
How do I find child care for my child?
Licensed Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies provide
referrals to parents looking for child care. The
statewide referral number for agencies associated with the
Kansas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral
Agencies (KACCRRA) is 1-877-678-2548, or
www.kaccrra.org.
Can I get copies of child care home, center,
preschool or school age program compliance history?
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment had the
official files for all regulated child care homes, centers,
preschools, and school age programs. To obtain a copy
of the results of surveys or complaints, send a written
request (fax, email, or mail) titled "open Records Request"
to the department at:
Kansas Department of Health and
Environment
Bureau of Child Care and Health Facilites
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 200
Topeka, KS 66612-1220
Fax:(785)296-0803
E-mail: cclr@kdheks.gov
You will receive a written response from the
department within three working days form the receipt of the
request. If there is information to release, the
cost is $7 an administrative hour and $.25 a page. If
the total cost for the records is less than $10, the fee is
waived by the department. Please provide a daytime
phone number in case there are questions about the request.
How do I file a complaint about a child
care home, center, preschool, or school age program?
The Kansa Department of health and Environment (KDHE)
contracts with local/county health departments to provide
local regulatory services including complaint investigations
of regulated or illegal child care. Please call the
child care licensing surveyor at (785)562-348. If
your concern involves possible child abuse or neglect, call
the Kansas Protection Report Center at 1-800-922-5330 or
contact local law enforcement in case of emergency.
How can I learn more about funding or grants to help
parents pay for child care?
The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation
Services (SRS) administers the child care subsidy program to
help eligible parents pay for child care. Contact the
local SRS office or call 1-888-369-4777 for more
information.
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For Prospective Child Care or School Age Program Applicants
How do I learn about the procedure to
open a child care facility?
The first step in opening a child care facility is to
attend an orientation. Orientations are offered the
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at the health
department. Please pre-register for the meeting by
calling (785)562-3485.
Where can I get an application for child
care and regulation book?
The laws and regulations for the different types of
child care and school age programs are outlined above and my
also be viewed at
Kansas
Department of Health and Environment: Child Care Licensing. Forms are also
available on the web under the
Application
Packets and Forms listing. Forms and
applications are also available for pick up at the health
department during business hours.
Applications will not be accepted
until the interested party has completed and orientation
class.
When will I get my license? How long does it take?
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will
send a letter within 30 days when a complete application is
received to acknowledge receipt. The entire process
for obtaining a license can take 60 to 90
days. During this time, background checks are being
conducted and compliance is being determined by on-site
inspection if the application is for a licensed child care
facility. If the application is not complete, the time
period does not begin until the application is complete.
The letter sent by KDHE will identify any missing
information required to complete the application, if
applicable. Child care licensing staff can help
applicants complete forms and review the application
materials for completeness before sending to KDHE.
How many hours can I care for children in
my home before I need to be licensed?
Providing out of home care to more than two unrelated
children requires license. If providing care for one
or two children, licensure is required if the combined hours
for all children in care is more than 20 hours per week.
For example, if a provider cares for two children, Child A
and Child B, and she takes care of Child A for 10 hours per
week and Child B for 11 hours per week for a total of 21
hours per week, a license is required.
What is the difference between a Licensed
Day Care Home and a Group Day Care Home?
The primary difference between a licensed day care home
and a group day care is the maximum number of children in
care at any one time and the number of adults that must be
providing care. A licensed day care home can have up
to 10 children with one adult providing care. A group
day care home can have up to 12 children with two adults
providing care. The total number of children varies
depending on the ages of the children. Group day care
home providers are required to have more initial training to
be qualified than a licensed day care home provider.
Can I have a trampoline in the outdoor
play area?
No. In 1994 KDHE Child Care Licensing Staff
determined that trampolines are hazardous and should not be
used by children in child care facilities. Many child
care providers have trampolines for their own children, so
naturally the question arises, :How can I keep my children's
trampoline and be in compliance with regulations?"
K.A.R. 28-4-115(i)(1) requires the outdoor play area to be
free from hazards. In addition it requires the outdoor
play area to be fenced when there are adjacent hazards.
This means that a trampoline cannot be in the children's
play area and if there is a trampoline on the premises,
either it has to be outside the fenced-in play area or it
must be surrounded by a fence. These requirements are
much the same as for a swimming pool. In recent years,
discussions about trampolines at surveyor trainings have
revolved around the safety nets that are now available.
KDHE has determined that the nets are not sufficient to make
the trampolines inaccessible; therefore a fence would still
be required.
I have an inflatable pool that s filtered
and remains up all summer. Is that considered to be a
wading pool?
No. Since the pool is not emptied daily, it
requires the use of chlorine and has a filtering system, it
is considered a swimming pool and those regulations must be
followed.
For Currently Regulated
Providers/Staff
I'm changing from a Licensed Day Care
Home to a Group Day Care Home (or vice versa). Can I
get a temporary permit?
No. KDHE will not issue a temporary permit for a
program change because the current license remains effective
until the new application process is completed and a new
license is issued.
I lost my license. Can I get a new
one?
Send a written request to KDHE (may be by e-mail to
cclr@kdheks.gov )
stating what happened to the license, include complete name,
mailing address, city, state, and zip code and the license
number. Include a telephone number. A duplicate
license will be printed and sent to the licensee.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING
MARSHALL AND NEMAHA COUNTY DAYCARES CONTACT
MARSHALL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(785)562-3485 OR
mswjulia@yahoo.com
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