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“During the inspection, it was determined that the program was using space for child care in a manner that had not been approved by the Ohio Department of Commerce or the local certified building authority. The following condition was observed: a child, 2 years and 3 months old, was in attendance and being cared for during the inspection. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes building approval for use of this space, a written statement that the building occupancy limitations are being maintained, or a written statement that it is no longer being used, 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: trained staff signatures 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, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair. The following was observed: seatbelt not used on changing pad during diaper 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 children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being. The following was observed: 2 carpets were wrinkling posing a possible 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, it was determined the program was using space for child care in a manner that was not approved by the Ohio Department of Commerce or local certified building authority as noted in number 7 below: 1. The [ ] room or space was not approved. 2. Children under school age were being cared for in a building only approved for school age. 3. The space had been modified and not yet re-inspected and approved. 4. The [ ] floor, which had not been approved by the building department for child care, was being used. 5. The building limitation had been exceeded. [ ] children were being cared for and the building had been approved for [ ] children. 6. The [ ] room(s) occupancy had been exceeded. [ ] children were being cared for in this space that had been approved for [ ] children. 7. Care was provided to 1 children less than two and one-half years of age. This violated the program’s building code limitation in that, Children under 2 1/2 years old are not approved. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes building approval for use of this space, a written statement that the building occupancy limitations are being maintained, or a written statement that it is no longer being used, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program was using space for child care in a manner that was not approved by the Ohio Department of Commerce or local certified building authority as noted in number 7 below: ox Ay 1. The [ ] room or space was not approved. 2. Children under school age were being cared for in a building only approved for school age. 3. The space had been modified and not yet re-inspected and approved. 4. The [ ] floor, which had not been approved by the building department for child care, was being used. 5. The building limitation had been exceeded. [ ] children were being cared for and the building had been approved for [ ] children. 6. The [ ] room(s) occupancy had been exceeded. [ ] children were being cared for in this space that had been approved for [ ] children. 7. Care was provided to 1 child less than two and one-half years of age. This violated the program’s building code limitation in that not approved for children under 2 1/2. Child was 2 years 4 months old. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes building approval for use of this space, a written statement that the building occupancy limitations are being maintained, or a written statement that it is no longer being used, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for fire inspection as noted in number 1 below: 1. The program did not have documentation on file for a fire inspection without any uncorrected violations within 12 months from the date of the last fire inspection and the request for the new inspection was not made at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the previous fire inspection. 2. The documentation for the most recent fire inspection contained violations that had not been corrected, 3. The [ ] space was being used and had not been approved by the fire department or the state fire marshal’s office for child care. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes an updated fire inspection without any uncorrected violations, 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 1 and 3 below: 1. Child(ren) were left unattended once: teacher ran out of room to chase a child. 2. Child(ren) were left unattended more than once. 3. Child(ren) left the group and were unattended: child ran out of room. 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 the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 2 below: 1. No attendance record was being maintained. 2. The attendance record was not being consistently completed. 3. The record did not include the name of at least one child. 4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child. 5. The record did not include the assigned group. 6. The record did not include the child’s weekly schedule. 7. The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each child’s arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program. 8. The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number 12 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: large room, rug in circle time area and black mat under table and green chairs 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 handwashing requirements were not followed as listed in number 5 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, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number 3 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the [ ]. 3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the changing table. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner. 5. The equipment had sharp points or corners. 6. The equipment had splinters. 7. The equipment had protruding nails. 8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts. 9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials. 10. The equipment had hazardous features. 11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter. 13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch 14. A space heater felt hot to the touch 15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard 16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, or inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. 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 off-site outdoor play area located at on playground did not meet the rule requirements because it was not free of foreign objects as noted in number 10 below: 1. There was broken glass. 2. There were tall weeds. 3. There was poison ivy. 4. There were tree branches. 5. There was mold visible. 6. There were thistles with prickers. 7. There were bird droppings. 8. There were bolts with more than two threads exposed along a fence or gate. 9. The sandbox was contaminated. 10. Other: torn outdoor rug on playground Discontinue use of this space immediately. 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 television was on during meals and snacks. 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 the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 6 below. 1. The menu was not posted. 2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents. 3. The menu was not currently dated. 4. The entire menu was substituted. 5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served. 6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu. 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) 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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 3,5, 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 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 that children were left unattended while inside the program as noted in number 2 below: 1. Child(ren) were left unattended once. 2. Children 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 a medication, a brown pill, was within the reach of children in the preschool room laying on the attendance clipboard. All medications must be stored out of the reach of children. Create procedures that assure medications will always be inaccessible to 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 4 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 the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 2 and 4 below: 1. No attendance record was being maintained. 2. The attendance record was not being consistently completed. 3. The record did not include the name of at least one child. 4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child. 5. The record did not include the assigned group. 6. The record did not include the child’s weekly schedule. 7. The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each child’s arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program. 8. The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year, Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number 12 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: large outer space rug in preschool room. 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 handwashing requirements were not followed as listed in number 12 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 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 the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 1 below. 1. The weekend menu was not posted. 2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents. 3. The menu was not currently dated. 4. The entire menu was substituted. 5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served. 6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu. 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 numbers 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 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 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 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 1,4, and 13 below. 1. No enrollment form was completed for one child-Had no access to the form, in locked office. 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.”