Sandbox Daycare and Learning Center in Wichita in
Violation of State Drinking Water and Child Care Regulations

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued an Administrative Order and civil penalty in the amount of $10,072.00 to Sandbox Daycare and Learning Center located at 11202 West 39 th Street South in Wichita, Kansas for drinking water violations. In response to the drinking water violations KDHE additionally issued a Notice of Intent to Suspend the facility's Child Care License.

The Administrative Order alleges that the Sandbox Daycare and Learning Center is in violation of the following Kansas statutes and drinking water regulations:

• Failure to collect monthly bacteriological samples,
• Failure to provide KDHE with proof that the public was notified of violations,
• Failure to provide certified personnel to operate the public water supply system, and
• Failure to disinfect the public water supply system in order to prevent bacteriological contamination.

The Notice of Intent to Suspend the Child Care License cites violations of child care regulations:

• The building did not meet the legal requirements of the community for water supply,
• The child care facility did not have plumbing, water systems which conformed to all applicable state and local laws, and
• The child care facility was not operated with strict regard to the health, comfort, safety, and social welfare of the residents.

The actions taken by KDHE provide a compliance schedule of required actions for Sandbox Daycare and Learning Center. Sandbox Daycare Learning Center has the opportunity to appeal the actions and request a hearing.

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