The Nest Schools Shaker Heights
Inspection history
Source: Ohio Department of Children and YouthRecords held from Sep 12, 2023 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.
Ohio publishes its inspection findings only as scanned report images. The findings shown here were transcribed from those scans; the archived original report linked on each visit is the authoritative record. Findings the inspector handled as technical assistance are not violations and are not listed.
| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Complaint | Fully Compliant | 0 | Official report · PDF |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Annual | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Partially Addressed | 16 | Official report · PDF |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Complaint | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Partially Addressed | 2 | Official report · PDF |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Complaint | Fully Compliant | 0 | Official report · PDF |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Annual | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 13 | Official report · PDF |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Complaint | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 1 | Official report · PDF |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Complaint | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed | 4 | Official report · PDF |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Complaint | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | in report | Official report · PDF |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Complaint | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 4 | Official report · PDF |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Complaint | Partially Compliant | 1 | Official report · PDF |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Annual | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 3 | Official report · PDF |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Annual | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 2 | Official report · PDF |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Amendmentchangeofcapacity | Fully Compliant | 0 | Official report · PDF |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · Ohio Department of Children and YouthNearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.
“During the inspection, a ratio of one childcare staff member for eight children was determined to have occurred for the Hummingbird B & C group which had young and older infants. A morning ratio of one staff to fourteen preschoolers observed in Robin C which had children ages 3 in the group. The following was observed: -When gathering morning ratio in Hummingbird B & C a ratio of one staff to eight children was observed. -When gathering morning ratio, in Robin C a ratio of one staff to fourteen children was observed. Robin C and Parrots classes were combined in the early morning. Additional childcare staff members must be hired, or current childcare staff members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. 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 that a child had been placed in a crib with an attached pacifier that created a potential strangulation or suffocation risk. The rule prohibits any item which obstructs child-care staff's visibility or poses a risk of strangulation or suffocation from being placed on or ina crib, Remove the item(s) immediately. 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's Records Review, with a condition that requires a DCY 01236 "Health Care Plan Documentation & Permission to Administer Medication" or equivalent form. The following was observed: no plan was on file; signature of parent granting permission to implement the plan and verifying training was missing Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed DCY 01236 or equivalent form, 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: Multiple rugs (Robin C, Penguin A, Robin B, Cardinal C, Parrots) in classrooms are curling up causing a tripping hazard. 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, a potentially hazardous substance, which was determined to not present a serious risk toa child, was not used or stored properly The following was observed: other potentially hazardous substance (toilet bowl cleaner) was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in Robin C classroom. Provide staff training. 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. The following was observed: first aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire; the child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired; the first aid training was expired; 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.”
“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained. The following was observed: at least one individual's schedule was not current; at least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment 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 child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training. The following was observed: A couple staff did not have documentation of childcare orientation. 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 the immunization records for two employees, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: the immunization records were not on file within the first thirty days from start of employment. 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 the tuberculosis (TB) screening for employees, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: a TB screening was not on file prior to the first day of employment; a signed and dated self-attestation statement was not on file for employees who have both (a) resided in a country identified by the world health organization (WHO) as having a high burden of TB; and (b) arrived in the United States within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for employment. 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 complete child immunization records were not on file, as required, for children listed on the DCY Children's Record Review for Child Care. The following was observed: immunization record(s) were not on file at the center within thirty days of the child's first day of attendance; immunization record(s) did not contain the child's name and/or birth date 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 DCY 01234 “Child Enrollment Form for Early Care and Education Programs” or equivalent form as required. The following was observed as missing: health information; emergency transportation information; acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures; enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 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 medication, medical foods and/or topical products did not meet the requirement(s) for administering medication, medical foods, and/or medical products. The following was observed: the medication, medical food, or topical product had expired and had not been removed from the program; the prescription label had expired. 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 a medication, medical food or topical product was at the program which had not been labeled with the child's name. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Diaper creams in multiple classrooms (Cardinal C, Duckling A, Duckling B) were not labeled with child's name.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that a topical product (diaper cream), was within the reach of children in the Cardinal C classroom. The diaper changing table cabinet lock was broken and was unlocked. 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 emergency preparedness and response plan (EPRP) did not meet the requirement or was missing the information. The following was observed as missing: medical or dental emergencies, including emergency transportation; emergency numbers for medical, dental, and transport-related emergencies in addition to 9-1-1 Make the necessary revisions to the EPRP. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.
“During the inspection, a ratio of 1 child care staff member for 15 children was determined to have occurred for the Preschool Robin C group that had children ages 3-4 in the classroom. The following was observed: The licensing specialist and PCSA case worker observed Robin C have a ratio of 1:14 and then another child arrived in the classroom putting them at 1:15 children. During the interview process, multiple staff shared they are out of ratio due to staffing shortage. Additional child care staff members must be hired or current child care staff members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. 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 that the method for tracking children in each group did not meet the requirements of the rule. The following was observed by specialist and PCSA case worker. The program was moving kids to different classrooms, but they were not marking the children in and out of each room. Two classrooms had more children marked in than what was in attendance based on paper and electronic attendance. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.
“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 as noted in number 2 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. 4, Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled. 5. Stacked chairs. 6. Employee(s) purse(s). 7. Diaper bags. 8. Television not securely anchored. 9. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 10. Smoke detector needing batteries replaced. 11. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing. 12. An area rug presented a tripping hazard. 13. A floor surface that was unsafe in that [ ]. 14. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom. 15. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom was not sturdy. 16. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom posed a safety hazard in that [ ]. 17. Telephone cords. 18. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child. 19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following classroom furniture: [ ]. 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 [ ]. 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 that the following information was not posted for item numbers 1 & 3 below: 1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes from each classroom. 2. Weather alert plan was missing details for [ ]. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating location & evacuation routes. 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 equipment, materials and furnishings provided for indoor and outdoor play did not meet the requirement of the rule as noted in numbers 2 & 3 below. 1. Equipment and materials were not varied and adequate to meet the developmental needs of the children. 2. Equipment and materials were not provided in a sufficient quantity for all of the required categories (transportation, music) that each child can be actively involved in an activity. 3. Play materials were not readily accessible to the children in the toddler classrooms. 4. Play materials were not arranged in an orderly manner so that children have opportunities to select, remove and replace play materials with minimal assistance during the day in the [ ] classroom. 5. Durable, child-sized or safely adapted furniture was not provided for children in the [ ] classroom. 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.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that required documentation for substitutions for fluid milk was not on file as noted in numbers 3 & 4 below: 1. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when infants up to 12 months of age are served anything other than formula or breast milk. 2. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when infants and toddlers 12 months of age up to 24 months of age are served anything other than unflavored whole homogenized vitamin D fortified cow's milk, breast milk, or non-cow milk substitution that is nutritionally equivalent to milk. 3. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when toddlers and children 24 months of age and older are served anything other than unflavored one per cent milk that is vitamin A and D fortified, unflavored fat free or skim milk that is vitamin A and D fortified, or non-cow milk substitutions that are nutritionally equivalent to milk. 4. Written parental consent for non-cow milk substitutions that are nutritionally equivalent to milk for children 12 months of age and older. 5. The program did not have the type of milk on-site to ensure that all children were served age-appropriate fluid milk. 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) 9, 11, 12, 13 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 not required at this time.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that bottles containing breast milk/formula for a particular infant were not labeled with the child’s name, date pumped and current date of preparation. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. Awritten response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review were missing information as noted in number 5 below: 1. Written instructions were not on file. 2. Type of food and/or formula/breast milk was missing. 3. Amount of food and/or formula/breast milk was missing. 4. Feeding times or frequency of feedings was missing. 5. The written instructions on file had not been updated. 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.”
“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 6, 7, below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile. 2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change. 4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current. 6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment. 7, At least one individual's employment had not been end dated. 8. 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 the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 6 a, b, c, d below. 1. A medical statement was not on file for at least one employee; 2. The medical statement(s) on file did not have a date of examination within 12 months of the employee’s first day of employment; 3. Date of examination was missing; 4, Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing; 5. A statement was missing that verifies the employee is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR); 6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test information was missing: a. Documentation of the screening process to determine if the employee resided in a country identified by the world health organization as having a high burden of TB and arrived in the United States within the five years preceding the date of application for employment. b. Results of a TB test for employees meeting both criteria in 6a. c. Results of additional testing for employees with a positive TB test. d. Written statement, signed by a representative of the TB control unit, that the employee's TB is no longer infectious or the individual is receiving a TB treatment regimen for employees with a positive TB test. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, or TB results/documentation, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member. 2. Documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016 was not on file. 3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR. 4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation. 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) 2, 4, 5, 6 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.”
“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 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 numbers 6 & 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.”
Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.
“During the inspection, it was determined that required documentation for substitutions for fluid milk was not on file as noted in number(s) 3 below: 1. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when infants up to 12 months of age are served anything other than formula or breast milk. 2. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when infants and toddlers 12 months of age up to 24 months of age are served anything other than unflavored whole homogenized vitamin D fortified cow's milk, breast milk, or non-cow milk substitution that is nutritionally equivalent to milk. 3. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when toddlers and children 24 months of age and older are served anything other than unflavored one per cent milk that is vitamin A and D fortified, unflavored fat free or skim milk that is vitamin A and D fortified, or non-cow milk substitutions that are nutritionally equivalent to milk. 4, Written parental consent for non-cow milk substitutions that are nutritionally equivalent to milk for children 12 months of age and older. 5. The program did not have the type of milk on-site to ensure that all children were served age-appropriate fluid milk. 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.”
Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.
“During the inspection, a ratio that was out of compliance was determined to have occurred when the situation in number(s) 4 below occurred: 1. A child care staff member stepped out of the room. 2. A child care staff member had not arrived at work on time. 3. Children were present who were not scheduled to be there. 4. A child care staff member was unable to work. 5. A child was injured in that group. 6. A child arrived in the group before a second staff member was scheduled to arrive with the group. 7. Two groups were combined, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group. 8. A child was transitioning to the next older age group, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group. 9. Ratio was doubled for more than two hours while children were napping. 10. Ratio was doubled while children were napping for a group that included at least one infant. 11. Ratio was doubled while children were napping and there were not enough staff members in the building to meet staff/child ratio. 12. Ratio was doubled in the school age group to allow access to the program, however, the program does not serve only school age children. 13. Both child care staff members did not have a working communication device when one staff member left the group to allow access to the school age only program. 14. The child care staff member did not return to the group after allowing access to the school age only program. 15. Other: Additional child care staff members must be hired or current child care staff members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. 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 that children were left unattended while inside the program as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. Child(ren) were left unattended once. 2. Child(ren) were left unattended more than once. 3. Child(ren) left the group and were unattended. 4, Child care staff were using a baby monitor to supervise children. 5. Child care staff were using a walkie talkie to supervise children. 6. Child care staff were using mirrors to view children in another room. 7. Child care staff were using a video camera instead of physically being present in the room. 8. Other [ ]. Children must be supervised and within sight and hearing of a child care staff member at all times. 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 that the method for tracking children in each group did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number(s) 5 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 date of birth; 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 the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that a child had been placed in a crib with an object which could obstruct a child care staff member's view of the infant, but is not likely to create a potential suffocation risk, as indicated in number(s) 2 below: 1. Busy box or other toy attached to the side of the crib. 2. Ablanket hanging over the side of the crib. 3. Stuffed animal that is not large/soft enough that it could conform to the shape of the child’s face. 4. Other [ ]. 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.”
Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.
“During the inspection, required staff/child ratios were not maintained for different groups on multiple occasions, as noted below: The ratio determined for the young infants group was 2 Child Care Staff Members for 15 children. Additionally, a ratio of 2 Child Care Staff Members for 15 children, 2:18, 3:17 and 4:22 was determined for the mixed group of older infants and toddlers. Finally, a ratio of 2 Child Care Staff Members for 25 preschoolers was observed. Additional staff members must be hired or current Child Care Staff Members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. 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, group size limitations were not maintained for the groups of young infants, older infants/toddlers, and preschoolers as it was determined there were 15 younger infants grouped together, 15, 17, 18 & 22 older infants/toddlers grouped together and 25 preschool children grouped together. The group size shall not exceed twice the maximum number of children allowed per Child Care Staff Member: 12 infants, 14 toddlers and 24 preschoolers. 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 child-care staff did not meet the basic needs of a child as noted in numbers 4, 5 & 10 below: 1. Assisting children with toileting 2. Assisting children with handwashing 3. Assisting children with basic hygiene 4, Responding appropriately to a child in distress 5. Assisting a child wiping his/her nose 6. Washing a child’s face 7. Assisting a child in tying his/her shoes 8. Assisting a child in changing his/her clothes when needed 9. A child's developmental needs were not met 10. A child's behavioral needs were not met 11. Parental preferences, that were not in conflict with a licensing rule, were not followed Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. 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 that handwashing requirements were not followed as listed in number 3 below, as required in rule. 1. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands upon arrival for the day. 2. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands prior to departure. 3. At least one staff did not wash their hands upon entry into a classroom. 4, At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after toileting or assisting a child with toileting. 5. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after each diaper change or pull-up change. 6. At least one staff did not wash their hands after contact with bodily fluids or cleaning up spills or objects contaminated with bodily fluids. 7. At least one child did not wash their hands after contact with bodily fluids. 8. At least one child did not wash their hands after returning inside after outdoor play. 9. At least one staff did not wash their hands after cleaning or sanitizing or using any chemical products. 10. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after handling pets, pet cages or other pet objects that have come in contact with the pet. 11. At least one staff did not wash their hands before eating, serving or preparing food or bottles or feeding a child. 12. At least one child did not wash their hands before eating or assisting with food preparation. 13. At least one staff did not wash their hands before and after completing a medical procedure or administering medication. 14, At least one child did not wash their hands after water activities. 15. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands when visibly soiled (must use soap and water). 16. Other [ ]. 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.”
Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.
“During the inspection, it was determined that a Serious Incident was not reported in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS), as required, by the program administrator or designee for an incident(s) as listed in number(s) 2 below: 1. An incident, injury or illness that required professional medical consultation or treatment. 2. An unusual or unexpected incident which jeopardizes the safety of a child, child care staff member or employee of the program. 3. An incident defined as a serious risk non-compliance in appendix A to rule 5101:2-12-03 of the Administrative Code. 4, The program did not submit the report in OCLQS by the next business day as required by rule. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the program administrator or designee has completed the Serious Incident Report in OCLQS, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.
“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.”
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 1 below. 1. A medical statement was not on file for at least one employee; 2. The medical statement(s) on file did not have a date of examination within 12 months of the employee’s first day of employment; 3. Date of examination was missing; 4, Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing; 5. A statement was missing that verifies the employee is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR); 6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test information was missing: a. Documentation of the screening process to determine if the employee resided in a country identified by the world health organization as having a high burden of TB and arrived in the United States within the five years preceding the date of application for employment. b. Results of a TB test for employees meeting both criteria in 6a. c. Results of additional testing for employees with a positive TB test. d. Written statement, signed by a representative of the TB control unit, that the employee's TB is no longer infectious or the individual is receiving a TB treatment regimen for employees with a positive TB test. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, or TB results/documentation, 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) 2-6 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.”
Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.
“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) 5,6 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.”