Rising Stars At Cheviot/Westwood

“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored in classroom cabinets where children had access to it. The following was observed: cleaning agent. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the updated background check results, to the department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements. Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the background check results, to the department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being. The following was observed: Children had access to employee purses that were in an unlocked cabinet. 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 and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the education verification, 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 individual counted in ratio or left alone with children had not completed required health and safety training in that, the individual(s) have not completed a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider; the individual(s) have not completed a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider. Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the individual(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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined medication storage did not meet the requirements of the rule in that medication (other than emergency medication) was not stored in a designated locked storage place. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was observed that child staff ratios are not maintained at all times. During the inspection ratio in one of the preschool classrooms was 1 adult to 15 children.”

“During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children. Lysol Wipes were in reach of children.”

“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”

“During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks to meet the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) for programs serving children under publicly funded child care or head start were not updated every five years.”

“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”

“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”

“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.”

“During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements, Rules in Compliance/Not Verified”

“During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting emergency numbers by each telephone. One classroom had emergency numbers posted across the room away from the telephone. The teacher was told about the same non-compliance during the last licensing visit.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting medical and dental emergency procedures in each preschool classroom and by each telephone. The teacher was told about the same non-compliance during the last licensing visit.”

“During the inspection, it was observed that soiled diapers were not properly disposed or handled. One classroom did not have a covered diaper pail.”

“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider. Two staff members did not have current First Aid training.”

“During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”

“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement by a licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or a certified nurse practitioner. One staff member did not have medical statement signed. The same statement was not signed during the last licensing visit.”

“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment. One substitute did not have a medical statement on file.”