Little Scholars South Mentor

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not being properly supervised as noted in number(s) 5 below: 1. Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member during indoor play. 2. Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member during outdoor play. 3. Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member more than once. 4. Staff were not physically present in the space and near enough to respond and reach the child(ren) immediately. 5. Other: Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member during nap, as the staff member was lying down on their phone. Children must be supervised according to rule and within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member at alltimes. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the administrator, child care staff, and/or employees of the program did not protect or remove a child from a situation and/or person determined to be unsafe, which resulted in a serious incident or injury to a child, as noted in number(s) 5 below: 1. Aggressive argument involving adults; 2. Staff member(s) did not follow emergency exiting procedures; 3. Staff member(s) allowed child(ren) to do something unsafe; 4, Staff member(s) did something unsafe; 5. Other-An infant sitting in a highchair sustained injuries to their mouth and teeth, when the highchair fell over. All program employees must take actions to protect children in care. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number(s) 3 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the[ ]. 3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the infant highchair. 4, The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner. 5. The equipment had sharp points or corners. 6. The equipment had splinters. 7. The equipment had protruding nails. 8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts. 9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials. 10. The equipment had hazardous features. 11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter. 13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch 14. A space heater felt hot to the touch 15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard 16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, or inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for completing a JFS 01299 “Incident/Injury Report” as noted in number(s) 14 below: 1. The JFS 01299 was not completed when a child became ill or received an injury which required first aid treatment. 2.The JFS 01299 was not completed when a child was transported to a source for emergency assistance. 3. The JFS 01299 was not completed when a child received a bump or blow to the head. 4, The JFS 01299 was not completed when an unusual or unexpected incident which jeopardized the safety of a child or employee of a program. 5. The parent or a person picking up the child did not receive the JFS 01299 on the day of the incident. 6. The program information (program name, number, address) was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 7. Child’s name was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 8. Child’s birthdate was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 9. Name of person(s) responsible for the child at the time of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 10. Number of children present in the group at the time of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 11. Date and/or time of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 12. Whether or not parents were contacted was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 13. Complete summary of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 14. Accurate summary of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 15. Name and/or signature of the person completing the form was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 16. The JFS 01299 was not kept on file at the program for at least one year. 17. Other [ ]. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is required at this time. Please submit a statement verifying compliance.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that sheets, mattresses and/or mattress covers did not meet the rule requirement as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. At least one crib did not have a sheet. 2. At least one sheet was too large. 3. At least one sheet was too small. 4. At least one sheet was torn. 5. The mattress was not at least one and one-half inches thick. 6. The mattress was not firm. 7. There was space between the mattress and the sides and end panels of the crib which exceeded one and one- half inches. 8. The mattress cover was not waterproof. 9. The mattress cover was torn. 10, Other: [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care”, as required, for the items in number(s) 10 below. 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked “yes” 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardian’s signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”

“In review of the records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for completing a JFS 01299 “Incident/Injury Report” as noted in number(s) 4 below: 1. The JFS 01299 was not completed when a child became ill or received an injury which required first aid treatment. 2.The JFS 01299 was not completed when a child was transported to a source for emergency assistance. 3. The JFS 01299 was not completed when a child received a bump or blow to the head. 4, The JFS 01299 was not completed when an unusual or unexpected incident which jeopardized the safety of a child or employee of a program. 5. The parent or a person picking up the child did not receive the JFS 01299 on the day of the incident. 6. The program information (program name, number, address) was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 7. Child’s name was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 8. Child’s birthdate was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 9. Name of person(s) responsible for the child at the time of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 10. Number of children present in the group at the time of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 11. Date and/or time of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 12. Whether or not parents were contacted was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 13. Complete summary of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 14. Accurate summary of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 15. Name and/or signature of the person completing the form was incomplete on the JFS 01299. 16. The JFS 01299 was not kept on file at the program for at least one year. 17. Other [ ]. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is required at this time. Please submit a statement verifying compliance.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that a Child Care Staff Member had used the inappropriate techniques in number(s) [ ] below when managing unacceptable behavior in children: 1. Utilize cruel, harsh, unusual, or extreme techniques; harshly put child on table. 2. Utilize any form of corporal punishment; 3. Delegate children to manage or discipline other children; 4, Use physical restraints on a child; 5. Restrain a child by prone restraint or any means other than holding children for a short period of time, such as ina protective hug, so that the children may regain control; 6. Place children in a locked room or confine children in any enclosed area; 7. Confine children to equipment such as cribs or highchairs; 8. Humiliate, threaten or frighten children; 9. Subject children to profane language or verbal abuse; 10. Make derogatory or sarcastic remarks about children or their families; 11. Punish children for failure to eat or sleep or for toileting accidents; 12. Withhold any food (including snacks and treats), rest or toilet use; 13. Punish an entire group of children due to the unacceptable behavior of one or a few; 14, Isolate and restrict children from all activities for an extended period of time. Child Care Staff Members and other employees must always use appropriate guidance and management methods with children. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the children’s records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for caring for at least one child, indicated on the Children Records Review, with a condition that requires a JFS 01236 "Child Medical/Physical Care Plan" as noted in number(s) 18,24 below: 1. No plan was on file. (Page 1) 2. Child’s name was missing. 3. Name of the condition was missing. 4. Indication if medication or medical food is required was missing. 5. Signs, symptoms or situations that require staff to take action were missing. 6. Activities, foods, environmental conditions to avoid were missing. 7. Training instructions for procedures for staff to follow were missing or incomplete. (Page 2) 8. Child's name was missing or not attached. 9. Child's date of birth was missing or not attached. 10. Child's weight was missing or not attached. 11. Name of the medication/medical food was missing or not attached. 12. Dosage of medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached. 13. Time for medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached. 14. Expiration date for medication/medical food was missing or not attached. 15. Symptoms that require staff to administer medication/medical food were missing or not attached. 16. Specific instructions to administer the medication/medical food were missing or not attached. 17. Actions to be taken if the symptoms do not subside were missing or not attached. 18. Physician's signature was missing or not attached. 19. The date of the physician's signature was missing or not attached. (Page 3) 20. Child's name was missing. 21. Instructions regarding emergency evacuation, if applicable, were missing. 22. Signature of parent granting permission to implement the plan and verifying training was missing. 23. Date of parent signature was missing. 24. Certified Professional Trainer information was missing. 25. Signature of certified professional who trained the program staff was missing, if parent was not the trainer. 26. Date of trainer signature was missing. 27. Printed name(s)of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing. 28. Signature(s) of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing. 29. Date of staff signature was missing. 30. Administrator/Provider signature was missing 31. Date of administrator/Provider was missing. (Page 4) 32. Child's name was missing. 33. Name of medication or medical food was missing. 34, Date the medication/medical food was administered was missing. 35. Time medication/medical food was administered was missing. 36. Dosage of medication/medical food that was administered was missing. 37. Signature of person administering medication/medical food was missing. 38. The plan was not followed or implemented, 39. The plan was not able to be implemented due to conflicting information. 40. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were onsite when a child requiring the plan was present. 41. Child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were not scheduled to be present the entire the time the child requiring the plan was onsite. 42. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 accompanied the child requiring the plan during a trip. 43. A child care staff member who had not been trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 performed the procedure. 44, Medication listed in the procedures to follow was not onsite available to administer as instructed and alternate instructions for this situation were not included on the plan. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed JFS 01236, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development. 2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule. 5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development 6. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number(s) 4 below: 1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire. 2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire. 3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire. 4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired. 5. The first aid training was expired. 6. The CPR training was expired. Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”