This post is part of a series responding to some of the most frequently asked questions. I am grateful for the opportunity to share responses that reflect the culture and values of New Creation Preschool. -Ms Kristin
One of the most frequently asked questions is: Does the state inspect your program?
Yes. We are reviewed annually by both surveyors from Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Follow up question: Can anyone see the findings? Yes again. There is a link below.
From November 2021:
I worked really hard to be ready and to also Feel ready for the annual state survey.
These are unannounced visits where everything is checked: from every child’s file to the details of the volunteer orientation I provide, from what the children drink water out of to our plans for a chemical leak, from continuing education hours to the temperature of the refrigerator, from attendance records to square footage of the classroom, from our discipline plan to the random missing date on a form, from start dates for each human on site to lesson plans).
It paid off. No violations.
Ever grateful for all those who carried the day while I was engaged. The smell of oranges, slow wandering of little people and kind voices from 4 other adults was a fair representation of how things go. This message from the surveyors felt good to read and I am glad we’re done for the year.
From September 2022:
Our classroom stayed busy and constructive while they worked. The surveyors remarked to me more than once what wonderful interactions they observed between our volunteers and the children.
I join them in their findings and bow in gratitude for the kind investment so many have in this program. That includes you, dear families. Here’s to another annual survey done!
KDHE STATE INSPECTION: We are reviewed annually by KDHE surveyors. These visits happen during preschool hours and are unannounced so therefore we are not able to alert you ahead of time about their visit. We do our best to carry on with our preschool routines, but Kristin is often pulled to the side for answering questions. Findings from inspections will be shared with families and can be found by visiting this link.
A preschool license in the State of Kansas must meet the same requirements as Child Care Centers and Head Start facilities. For your information, here are the 22 pages of items we must be in compliance with:
STATE OF KANSAS FIRE MARSHAL INSPECTION: Each year, we are reviewed twice by State of Kansas Fire Marshal (once for the preschool and once for the church). Findings from inspections will be shared with families and our current approval letter is posted. A licensed preschool in the state of Kansas must meet the same requirements as Child Care Centers and Head Start facilities with the OSFM (Office of State Fire Marshal). Additionally, we check our fire extinguishers monthly and have them inspected/maintained yearly by Dragon Slayers, a local agency.
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