Peacox Child Care Ii

“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: a purse was accessible in the toddler room (stored on low shelf) 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 at least one piece of equipment, furnishings, or material at the program was not constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning (changing table pad). The following was observed: the material had a tear Equipment, furnishings, and furniture shall be constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirement of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that equipment and materials in the following categories were not provided in sufficient quantities for children in the toddler and pre-K classrooms, as required: manipulative materials and equipment (toddler room puzzles not kept with pieces together and were unusable); science-nature equipment (in PreK classroom). Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of the 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. The following was observed: 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 toddler classroom (only block and trucks available for self selection). was Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program had not performed and/or documented weekly inspections of vehicles used for transporting children (missing past 4 weeks). Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the documented weekly inspection of vehicles, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program was not storing or laundering soiled diapers or clothing according to the rule, in that the program did not meet the following condition(s): store soiled disposable diapers in a plastic-lined covered container (no lid on diaper trash) not easily accessible to children. 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 and materials in the following categories were not provided in sufficient quantities for children in the toddler classroom, as required: 4. 1. Art supplies (excludes infants) 2. Manipulative materials and equipment 3. Blocks 4, Science-nature equipment (excludes infants) 5. Language arts and auditory materials and equipment 6. Pretend or dramatic play materials 7. Music equipment 8. Transportation materials and equipment 9. Gross motor equipment 10. Sensory motor equipment 11. School age children were not provided sufficient equipment and materials in at least five of the first nine categories above. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance and submit a written response.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that a Child Care Staff Member had used the inappropriate techniques in number(s) 7 below when managing unacceptable behavior in children: 1. Utilize cruel, harsh, unusual, or extreme techniques; 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 in a 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; (toddler classroom child placed in high chair for behavior management) 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.”

“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) 4, 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 at least one piece of equipment, furnishings, or material at the program was not constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The material had a tear. (changing pad toddler room) 2. The material was not washable. 3. The material was porous. 4. The surface was cracked. 5. The surface was repaired, but in a manner that still did not facilitate cleaning. 6. Other [ ]. Equipment, furnishings, and furniture shall be constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning. 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 handwashing requirements were not followed as listed in number(s) 1 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 [ ]. 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 and materials in the following categories were not provided in sufficient quantities for children in the Toddler, infant, 3's, 4's classroom, as required: 2, 4, 5, 6, 10. 1. Art supplies (excludes infants) 2. Manipulative materials and equipment (toddler and 3's) 3. Blocks 4, Science-nature equipment (excludes infants) (4's) 5. Language arts and auditory materials and equipment (Toddler) 6. Pretend or dramatic play materials (toddler, infant, 3's) 7. Music equipment 8. Transportation materials and equipment 9, Gross motor equipment 10. Sensory motor equipment (toddler) 11. School age children were not provided sufficient equipment and materials in at least five of the first nine categories above. 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 the program was not storing or laundering soiled diapers or clothing according to the rule, in that the program did not meet the condition indicated in number(s) 6 below. 1. Store for no longer than one day 2. Store in an individual covered container or plastic bag away from children’s belongings 3. Kept out of reach of children 4. Store soiled diapers and diapering washcloths laundered by the center in a covered container with sanitizing solution 5. Hold soiled diapers to be commercially laundered for no more than seven days 6. Store soiled disposable diapers in a plastic-lined covered container not easily accessible to children (no lid on diaper trashcan) 7. Discard disposable diapers daily or more frequently as needed to eliminate odor 8. Launder diapers according to manufacturer’s guidelines 9, 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 cribs were not two feet apart when in use, as required by this rule. 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 formula for a particular infant were not labeled with the child’s name and date of preparation (missing date). 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) 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 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) 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 [ ] 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 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: while the teacher was changing a diaper, a child was able to climb a stack of cots reaching the top and pulled down a glass bottle that was on a high shelf. The glass bottle shattered, and 3 children were cut/injured by the broken glass. Children must be supervised according to rule and within both 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 a child-care staff member had abused, endangered, or neglected a child. Child care staff members, administrators, and owners must always use appropriate guidance and management methods with children and ensure that children are safe at all times. The individual needs to be released from employment immediately. Rule 5180:2-12-03 requires the program to notify parents when a serious risk non-compliance is cited. The notification must inform parents of the serious risk non-compliance and include the Department of Children and Youth website and location of further information regarding the determination. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the individual is no longer employed and a copy of the written parent notification, 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 that created a potential strangulation or suffocation risk, as indicated in number(s) 1, 2, 8 below: 1. Bib 2. Pacifier clip/ribbon 3. Teething jewelry 4, Blanket for infant under twelve months old 5. Pillow 6. Boppie 7. Bumper pad 8. Clothing stored in the crib (sleep sack not on child) 9. Diaper bag 10. Object or toy strung over the crib in which a child can pull himself up 11. Stuffed animal that is large/soft enough to conform to the shape of the child's face 12, Other [ ] 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 in acrib. 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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that equipment and materials in the following categories were not provided in sufficient quantities for children in the 2's classroom, as required: 2, 4. 1. Art supplies (excludes infants) 2. Manipulative materials and equipment (puzzles not useable as all pieces were removed and stored in a bin together) 3. Blocks 4, Science-nature equipment (excludes infants) 5. Language arts and auditory materials and equipment 6. Pretend or dramatic play materials 7. Music equipment 8. Transportation materials and equipment 9. Gross motor equipment 10. Sensory motor equipment 11. School age children were not provided sufficient equipment and materials in at least five of the first nine categories above. 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 equipment, materials and furnishings provided for indoor and outdoor play did not meet the requirement of the rule as noted in number(s) 1 below. 1. Equipment and materials were not varied and adequate to meet the developmental needs of the children. (most materials were not accessible, only blocks and transportation toys were able to be accessed by the children independently) 2. Equipment and materials were not provided in a sufficient quantity that each child can be actively involved in an activity. 3. Play materials were not readily accessible to the children in the [ ] classroom. 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 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, 3 below: 1. Busy box or other toy attached to the side of the crib. 2. A blanket hanging over the side of the crib. (blanket hanging on crib while child was in it in infant classroom) 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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 4, 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 verification of a high school education for the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 1 below: 1. Verification of completion of a high school education was not on file. 2. Documentation was incomplete or not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a career- technical program. 3. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is also enrolled in a college credit program in child development or early childhood education. 4. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) training program. 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 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 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.(Not all children marked in on attendance) 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 number(s) 7 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 (toddler classroom) 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. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in number(s) 4, 9 below, were in the PS, PreK, SA restroom: 1. There was no liquid soap. 2. There was no toilet paper. 3. There were no paper towels. 4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children. (PreK classroom) 5. The plunger was accessible to the children. 6. The toilet(s) were not flushed. 7. The trash was not emptied from the day before. 8. There was a strong urine odor. 9. Other: toilet paper was not a a dispenser to prevent it from falling onto the floor (PS/ PreK/ SA). The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. 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 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 not required at this time.”

“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.”

“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 number(s) 13 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.”