Tiny Steps Childcare & Enrichment Center Llc
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Annual | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Partially Addressed | 14 | Official report · PDF |
| May 19, 2026 | Complaint | Fully Compliant | 0 | Official report · PDF |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Annual | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 7 | Official report · PDF |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Annual | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 10 | Official report · PDF |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Annual | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 11 | Official report · PDF |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Complaint | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 2 | 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.
“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. The following was observed: The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the DCY 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 environment, furniture, materials, and/or equipment were not kept in a sanitary condition at all times. The following was observed: the diaper change surface was not disinfected between use. The center shall be cleaned daily. 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 handwashing requirements were not followed as required in rule. The following was observed: At least one child did not wash their hands after each diaper change or pull-up change 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 emergency phone numbers were not posted, readily in view in each classroom and other spaces used by the children. The following was observed: emergency phone numbers were not posted, readily in view in the gross motor room 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 fire and/or weather alert plans did not meet the requirement of the rule. The following was observed: The fire/ weather alert plans were not posted in the gross motor room 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 DCY 08087 “Communicable Disease Chart” was not posted as required. The following was observed: The currently dated chart was not posted. 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 required drills were not completed. The following was observed as not being complete: Fire Drills for May June and July. 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 ( ) of ( ) employees, including child care staff members, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: ¢ A TB screening was not on file prior to the first day 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 verification of a high school education for the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, did not meet the requirements. The following was observed: Verificat5ion of completion of a high school education was not on file. 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 child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training. The following was observed: The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member. 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 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.”
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the immunization records for ( ) of ( ) employees, including child care staff members, 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.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing an item(s). The following was observed as missing: * Written security plan that ensures that access to the center is limited to parents and guardians of children in care and authorized persons. • Care of children without immunizations. • Policy to prohibit center employees from exposing children to inappropriate language, media, or behavior. Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including administering medication and/or care procedures to children with disabilities, • Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury. Social media policy including, but not limited to, addressing publication of child photos or other identifying information, if applicable. ¢ Usage of emergency medical devices and emergency medications, including but not limited to Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and Naloxone, if applicable. Revise the program’s written policies and procedures to include the missing information. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the revised written policies and procedures, 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(s) for 17 children was determined to have occurred for the mixed age group of preschool and school age Children when the situation in number(s) 1 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 the following information was not posted for item number(s) 1 and 3 below: 1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes. 2. Weather alert plan was missing details for [ ]. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating 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 the required drills were not completed for item number(s) 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 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)3, 5 6 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 at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number(s) 5 and 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.”
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 infant group was 1 Child Care Staff Member(s) for 7 children. Additionally, a ratio of 2 Child Care Staff Member(s) for 19 children was determined for the combined Toddler-PS - SA combined group. 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, it was determined groups which included children less than two and one half years were combined with groups of children two and one half years and older and there were more than 12 children in the center. 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 the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number(s) 9 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. 9. The attendance record was not with 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 quarterly inspections of one or more outdoor play area(s) and equipment had not been completed and documented as required, using the JFS 01281 “Child Care Playground Inspection Report” form. 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 an infant who was 12 months or older was assigned to a cot without written permission from the parent, 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.”
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one childcare 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) 1 and 4 below: 1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire. 2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire. 3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire. 4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired. 5. The first aid training was expired. 6. The CPR training was expired. Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“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 and 4 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.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the administrator had not completed the required rules review course provided by this Department for program administrators within the time period defined in 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.”
“In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number(s) 2 below: 1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth 4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination 5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed. 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care 7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child 8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year 9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule 10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the child’s parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions 11. Other [ ] 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 the information in number(s) 5 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS): 1. Mailing address 2. Telephone number 3. Email address 4. Days and hours of operation 5. Services offered 6. Name of program 7. Private pay rates Technical assistance was provided, and as discussed, log on to OCLQS and update the information, as required.”
“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(s) 22 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. BOLD, 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 An extension ladder and holiday decorations were accessible to children in the large motor area 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 outdoor play equipment was unsafe or not used as intended as noted in number(s) 14 below: 1. There was rust exposed. 2. There were protruding bolts. 3. There were cracks. 4. There were holes. 5. There was splintering wood. 6. There were sharp edges or points. 7. There were lead hazards. 8. There were toxic substances. 9. There were tripping hazards. 10. There was chipped and/or peeling paint. 11. The sandbox was not covered when the program was closed or during non-daylight hours. 12. Outdoor equipment, | ] was not developmentally appropriate. 13. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was placed in the main traffic pattern. 14. Outdoor play equipment, small portable climber, was positioned too closely together, posing a risk of injury if a child were to fall from one piece of equipment into another. 15. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not securely anchored but did not present a risk of imminent danger of the structure collapsing when children are using the equipment 16. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was 30 inches or more from the ground and did not have a protective barrier that would prevent a child from falling off this piece of equipment. 17. The manufacturer's guidelines for assembly and installation were not followed for the [ ]. 18. Functionally linked equipment was used by preschool-age children and the distance between two adjacent pieces of equipment exceeded 12 inches. 19. Functionally linked equipment was used by school-age children and the distance between two adjacent pieces of equipment exceeded 18 inches. 20. 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 the required drills were not completed for item number(s) 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 the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the dividers used to separate the cribs did not meet the following requirement in number(s) 5 below: 1. Did not provide for at least two feet of space on two of the sides or ends of the crib. 2. Constructed so that staff may view children through or around the divider. 3. Be unbreakable in normal use situations. 4. Be made of a non-porous material that can be easily sanitized. 5. Extend up higher than an infant standing in a crib can reach up and shall not impede child care staff member's ability to hear the child. 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) 1, 2 and 3 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 the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 1 and 5b and c 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.”
“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 3 and 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 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.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written disaster plan did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. Child care staff members and employees were not trained annually. 2. Written documentation of the training was not kept on file. 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 policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item number(s 14, 15, 18 and 29 below: General Information 1. Program name, address, email address and telephone number. 2. Description of the program’s program philosophy. 3. Days and hours of operation, scheduled closings and basic daily schedule. A, Staff/child ratios and group size. 5. Opportunities for parent involvement in program activities. 6. Opportunities for parents to meet with teachers regarding their child. 7. Payment schedule, overtime charges and registration fees as applicable. 8. Supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for mothers who wish to do so (if the program serves infants or toddlers). Program Policies and Procedures 9. Enrollment including required enrollment information. 10. Care of children without immunizations. 11. Attendance including procedures for arrival and departure, the program’s absent day policy, releasing child to persons other than the parent, releasing a child according to a custody agreement and follow up when a child scheduled to arrive from another program or activity does not arrive. 12. Supervision of children, including a separate supervision policy for school-age children, if applicable. 13. Child guidance. 14. Suspension and expulsion. 15. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including administering medication to children with disabilities and administering care procedures to children with disabilities. 16. Outdoor play, including limitations placed on outdoor play due to weather or safety issues (considerations may include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, wind chill, ozone levels, pollen count, lightning, rain or ice.) 17. Food and dietary policy, including, information regarding meeting one-third of the child's recommended daily dietary allowance, policy regarding formula, breast milk, meals and snacks, and a policy on providing supplemental food. 18. Management of illness including isolation precautions, symptoms for discharge and return and notification of parent of ill child. 19. Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury. 20. Administration of medication and topical products including medical foods, modified diets and whether school age children are permitted to carry their own medication and ointments. 21. Transportation for fieldtrips, routine trips (if applicable) and emergencies, including if the center will provide child care services to children whose parents refuse to grant consent for transportation to the source of emergency treatment. 22. Water activities/swimming. 23. Infant care, if applicable, including feeding, frequency of diaper checks and information about daily activities. 24. Sleeping, Napping and Resting. 25. Evening and overnight care, if applicable. 26. Policy on hours of operation including closing due to weather, school delays or closings and any other factors. 27, Situations that may require disenrollment of a child, if applicable. 28. Problem or issue resolution for parents or employees to follow when needing assistance in resolving problems related to the child care program. 29, Formal screenings and assessments on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to ODJFS pursuant to 5101:2-17-02 of the Administrative Code. Revise the program’s written policies and procedures to include the missing information. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the revised written policies and procedures, 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 child care staff member used a discipline technique to guide or discipline child(ren) that was not developmentally appropriate, consistent, or occurred at the time of the incident. 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 groups which included children less than two and one half years were combined with groups of children two and one half years and older and there were more than 12 children in the center. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is required at this time. Please submit the corrective action plan detailing the system that will be in place to avoid a repeat of this non compliance”