Levesque-Simmons, Kimberl

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number(s) [4 ] below: 1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR. 2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI. 3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file. 4, Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number(s) [1,2,3 ] below: 1. Monthly fire drills 2. | Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September) 3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not [obtain or maintain the required liability insurance/have a completed JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for each child in care]. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“In review 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) [14 ] 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 [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number1 below: 1. No attendance record was being maintained. 2. The attendance record was not being consistently completed. 3. The record did not include the name of at least one child. 4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child. 5. The record did not include the assigned group. 6. The record did not include the child’s weekly schedule. 7. The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each child’s arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program. 8. The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the method for tracking the children in the group did not meet the requirements in rule as noted in the number 1 below: 1. There was no method in place. 2. The method did not include each child’s name. 3. The method did not include each child’s birthdate. 4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times. 5. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following numbers 22- various plants on floor in the reach of children. glass end table could be knocked over by children. 19 were blocked by cots and baskets with assorted items were blocking the doorways. below: 1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers. 2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop. 3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care. A, Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled. 5. Stacked chairs. 6. Telephone cords. 7. Employee(s) purse(s). 8. Diaper bags. 9. Television not securely anchored. 10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child. 12. Chipping or peeling paint. 13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing. 14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard. 15. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ]. 16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet. 17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy. 18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [_ ]. 19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that cots and baskets with assorted items were blocking the doorways. 20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a child’s temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards. 22. Other various plants were in reach of the children. glass end table could be knocked over by a child. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 145 in the following room bathroom downstairs. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the following hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in number 22- wood pieces located near play set. furniture coverings located near play set. below: 1. There was broken glass. 2. There were tall weeds. 3. There was poison ivy. 4. There were tree branches. 5. There was mold visible. 6. The sandbox was contaminated. 7. There were thistles with prickers. 8. There were bird droppings. 9. The outdoor area was littered with trash. 10. The trash can was missing a lid. 11. The trash was not emptied from the day(s) before. 12. The trash can was overflowing with trash. 13. The trash can was infested with insects. 14. The trash can was visibly dirty. 15. Other wood pieces were located near the play set. there were furniture coverings by the play area. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number(s) 1,2,3 below: 1. Monthly fire drills 2. | Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September) 3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. | Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/22/2024”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program had not [performed/documented] weekly inspections of vehicles used for transporting children. The weekly inspection needs to include the following: 1. A visual inspection of the tires for wear and tire pressure; 2. A visual inspection of headlights, taillights, signals, mirrors, wiper blades, and dash gauges; 3. An inspection for properly functioning child and driver restraints; 4. An inspection for properly functioning doors and windows; 5. An inspection for, and cleaning of, debris from the inside of the vehicle; 6. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met as listed in number 9 below: 1. Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises. 2. The written permission was missing the child’s name. 3. The written permission was missing the date(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only). 4. The written permission was missing the destination(s) of the trip(s). 5. The written permission was missing the departure and return time(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only). 6. The written permission was missing the signature of the parent. 7. The written permission was missing the date on which the permission was signed. 8. The written permission was missing a statement notifying parents how their child will be transported. 9. Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually. 10. Written parental permission forms for field trips and/or routine trips were not being maintained on file for at least one year from the date of the trip. 11. Other: [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review 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 numbers 1, 14,16 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 liability form jfs 1933 was not available for some of the children. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review 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) [14 ] 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 [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that children’s records had not been available to the Department and/or the Ohio Department of Health. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written disaster plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number 1 below: Procedures: 1. The written disaster plan had not been completed 2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees 3. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes 4. Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism 5. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats. 6. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies 7. Loss of power, water, or heat 8. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the program Details: 9. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent 10. Assisting infants and children with special needs and/or health conditions 11. Emergency contact information for parents and the program 12. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated 13. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available 14. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place 15. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip 16. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees 17. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate 18. Updating the plan on a yearly basis 19. Contact with local emergency management officials Add the missing information to the disaster plan. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit [onsite/ on the vehicle/ on a field trip] as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit(s) were missing the item(s) or the item(s) were not replaced after use and/or expired listed in number(s) 4, 5,9, and 11 below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; squares in assorted sizes; 3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes; 4.Tweezers; 5. Gauze rolled bandage; 6. Triangular bandage; 7. Rounded end scissors; 8. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only); 9. A working digital thermometer; 10. Disposable non-latex gloves; 11. A working flashlight; 12. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit; 13. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids; 14, Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration; 15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only); 16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only). Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the requirements for drivers was not met as listed in number 2 below: 1. The driver(s) noted on the Employee Record Chart used for trips did not have a copy of a current driver's license on file. 2. At least one employee or child care staff member who is responsible for transporting children did not have documentation of completion of the prescribed driver training on file. 3. The driver used to transport children was not an employee or child care staff member of the program, a public transportation driver, or employed by a company contracted to provide transportation service. 4. The driver who was not a child care staff member or employee who is used in accordance with the requirements in rule 5101:2-13-08 transported children without the provider present. Remove this individual from transporting children until the requirements are met. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the provider was not meeting the following requirements as noted in number 4 below: 1. The provider no longer resides at the licensed location. 2. The licensed provider has additional activities/employment during operating hours, in that [ ]. 3. The provider was not on-site for 75 percent of the program’s operating hours as required by this rule. 4. The provider did not have hours of availability to meet with parents a noticeable location. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“It was determined, the provider was not maintaining the policies and procedures detailed in appendix C and D of this rule. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”