Love And Care Academy

“During the inspection, a ratio of 2 child care staff member(s) for 13 children was determined to have occurred for the mixed age group (including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers youngest child was 12 months). The following was observed: two groups were combined, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group. 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, group size limitations were not maintained for the group of all children combined as it was determined there were 13 children including a 12-month-old infant grouped together. The group size shall not exceed twice the maximum number of children allowed per Child Care Staff Member. 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 environment, furniture, materials, and/or equipment were not kept in a sanitary condition at all times. The following was observed: the tables were not cleaned and sanitized before eating lunch on them 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 the required drills were not completed. The following was observed as not being complete: monthly fire drills (missing September); monthly weather emergency drills (March through September (missing September)). 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. The following was observed: the menu was not currently dated. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that a meal or snack served at the program did not meet the requirements. The following was observed: (the meal offered did not include an item from the vegetable 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 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 not easily accessible to children (no lid on diaper trashcan in toddler classroom). 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.”

“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 the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart did not have complete documentation of file verifying a copy of his or her high school diploma could not be obtained due to entering the United States as a refugee. The following was observed: documentation from the federal government that the person was admitted to the United States of America as a refugee. The rule requires both pieces of information to be on file. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the required information noted above, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the DCY 01234 “Child Enrollment Form for Early Care and Education Programs” or equivalent form as required. The following was observed as missing: enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were left unattended while inside the program as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. Child(ren) were left unattended once. 2. Child(ren) were left unattended more than once. (upon my arrival a child sleeping alone in toddler classroom the group had moved on to the preschool room, and the teacher left infant in classroom, leaving the child there alone, to drop something off at the front desk) 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 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(s) 3 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 [ ] children less than two and one-half years of age. This violated the program’s building code limitation in that, [ ]. 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, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored on the floor in the walkway to the playground that the children use where children had access to it, as noted in number(s) 2 below. 1. Bleach. 2. Cleaning agent. 3. Fish tank chemicals. 4, Gasoline. 5. Pesticide. 6. Poison, including insect/rodent poison. 7. Flammable substance. 8. Windshield washer fluid. 9. Aerosol cans. 10. A lawn mower. 11. A weed trimmer. 12. Hedge trimmers. 13. A snow blower. 14. Other potentially hazardous substance, equipment or machinery: [ ]. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. l Corrective Action Plan Due: 01/08/2026”

“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) 3 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 or 1176 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. (attendance not marked on arrival in infant classroom) 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(s) 18 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 onthe [ ]. 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: Broken child table on playground 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 was not providing a clean and healthy environment, furniture, materials and equipment as required by Appendix A, as noted in number(s) 6, 30 below: 1. Item(s) soiled with blood or bodily fluids were not cleaned/sanitized immediately. 2. Blankets/sheets were not cleaned weekly, when soiled, or before use by another child. 3. Children's individual blankets and belongings were stored in an unsanitary manner. 4. Bottles, bottle caps, nipples and other equipment used for bottle feeding were not cleaned and sanitized in a dishwasher or by washing, rinsing, and boiling for one minute. 5. Carpets were not vacuumed weekly or cleaned when soiled. 6. Changing table/pad was not sanitized after each use or cleaned when visibly soiled. 7. Reusable cloths were not being washed daily or when visibly soiled. 8. Cots/Pads/Mats were not cleaned and sanitized before assigning to a different child, when used by a sick child, when soiled or at least every three months. 9. Cribs were not cleaned and sanitized monthly, or when soiled, or before use by another child. 10. Diaper Receptables were not cleaned and sanitized daily or more frequently as needed to eliminate odor. 11. Dishes/Cups/Silverware were not cleaned and sanitized after each use. 12. Water Containers were not labeled with the child's name, or were not cleaned and sanitized before use again on another day. 13. Dividers were not cleaned when visibly soiled. 14. Dress up clothes and hats (dramatic play) were not cleaned monthly or when soiled. 15. Floors were not cleaned weekly or when soiled. 16. The food prep area, including sinks, were not cleaned before and after preparing food (including bottle preparation) or between preparing raw or cooked food. 17. Potty chairs were not cleaned after each use, rinsed with water, cleaned and sanitized or contents were not emptied into a toilet. 18. Food tables, highchair trays were not cleaned before and after each use. 19. Tables used for play were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized daily. 20. Toilet bowls were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized weekly. 21, Toilet seat(s), handle(s) and hand washing sink(s) were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized daily. 22. Mouthed toys were not cleaned and sanitized after each child’s use. 23. Toys, other than those mouthed by children, were not cleaned monthly or when visibly soiled. 24, Washable furniture, including fabrics on infant equipment, were not cleaned weekly or when soiled. 25. Upholstered furniture was not steam cleaned when soiled. 26. Slip covers were not washed at least every six months or when soiled. 27. Wastebaskets/rinse buckets, including lids, were not being emptied daily or cleaned and sanitized when visibly soiled. 28. The manufacturer's directions for the cleaning product were not followed. 29, The solution used for sanitizing was not a commercial product registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a sanitizer. 30. Other: the handwashing sink in the infant classroom was clogged. Furniture, materials and equipment must be maintained according to the cleaning and sanitizing schedule in Appendix A to 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 a copy of the daily program schedule was not posted in the infant, toddler or preschool areas as required. 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 first aid kit(s) at the program had missing, or expired, items that are required by appendix A of this rule to be contained in a first aid kit, as noted in number(s) 7, 9 below: 1. The program did not have a first aid kit [onsite, on the vehicle, on a field trip]. 2. One roll of hypoallergenic first-aid tape. 3. Individually wrapped sterile gauze squares in assorted sizes. A, Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes. 5. Tweezers. 6. Gauze rolled bandage. 7. Triangular bandage. 8. Rounded end scissors. 9. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only). 10. A working digital thermometer. 11. Disposable non-latex gloves. 12. A working flashlight. 13. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit. 14. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids. 15. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration, 16. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only). 17. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only). 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's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number(s) 1 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. |”

“During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review were missing information as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. Written instructions were not on file. 2. Type of food and/or formula/breast milk was missing. 3. Amount of food and/or formula/breast milk was missing. 4. Feeding times or frequency of feedings was missing. 5. The written instructions on file had not been updated. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that at least one crib was not labeled with the child's name, 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. 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) 14, 15 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 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) 1 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.”

“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) 1, 2, 3 (no 1176 on file) 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 posted food service license had expired. A current food service license must be obtained. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the updated food service license, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that a copy of the daily program schedule was not posted in the Preschool, Toddler or Infant areas as required. 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 equipment and materials in the following categories were not provided in sufficient quantities for children in the infant classroom, as required: 5, 6. 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 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 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) 3 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 that a meal or snack at the program did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 7 below: 1. The breakfast served did not include foods from three of the four food groups. 2. Snack served did not include foods from two of the four food groups. 3. The meal did not provide 1/3 of the recommended daily dietary allowances as specified by the USDA. 4. Juice used to meet the fruit or snack component was not 100% undiluted fruit or vegetable juice. 5. The meal served did not include an item from the meat or meat alternative group. 6. The meal served did not include an item from the bread or grain group. 7. The meal served did not include two items from the fruit/vegetable group. (Macaroni, milk and peaches served) 8. The meal served did not include a vegetable (two fruits were served). 9. The meal served did not include a serving of fluid milk. 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 equipment in number(s) 8 below had been used for sleeping infants and did not allow the infant to sleep on a firm mattress: 1. Mesh cribs; 2. Play pens; 3. Bassinets; 4. Cots; 5. Car seats; 6. Infant swing; 7. The floor; 8. Infant seats; 9. An infant placed in a car seat in a crib; 10. Other [ ]. Infants must be provided with a crib, which meets requirements specified in this rule, for resting and sleeping. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that staff training was provided, 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(s) 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 infant seat. 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 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. (purple table in toddler room torn top) 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 and submit a written response.”

“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) 1, 6/7 below: 1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers. (infant, toddler, preschool) 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). (hanging in Preschool classroom) 7. Diaper bags. (hanging in preschool classroom) 8. Television not securely anchored. 9. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 10. Smoke detector needing batteries replaced. 11. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing. 12. An area rug presented a tripping hazard. 13. A floor surface that was unsafe in that [ ]. 14. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom. 15. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom was not sturdy. 16. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom posed a safety hazard in that [ ]. 17. Telephone cords. 18. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child. 19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following classroom furniture: [ ]. 20, A mercury thermometer was being used to take a child’s temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards. 22. Other [ ]. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that equipment and materials in the following categories were not provided in sufficient quantities for children in the classroom preschool and toddler, as required: 1, 4, 10. 1. Art supplies (excludes infants) (Toddler) 2. Manipulative materials and equipment 3. Blocks 4. Science-nature equipment (excludes infants) (toddler) 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 (preschool and 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 and submit a written response.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 4 below: 1. The fall surface material had not been properly distributed or raked as needed to retain proper depth under and around equipment. 2. A fall zone hazard was present, in that, the [ ] posed a risk of injury if a child were to fall from a piece of equipment. 3. The fall zone was less than 3 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger. 4. The fall zone was less than 6 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. (plastic climber with slide) 5. There was not a fall zone of 3 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger. 6. There was not a fall zone of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 7. The fall zone was less than 4 1/2 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger. 8. The fall zone was less than 9 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 9. Other [ ]. The program is required to provide adequate fall zones under and around outdoor play equipment at all times. 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) 1, 2 below: 1. Monthly fire drills. (missing December) 2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September). (none completed) 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 program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number(s) 1 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 and submit a written response.”

“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. (2% milk served) 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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the written record used to document infant routines and activities did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. A daily written record was not provided to the parent or person picking up the infant on a daily basis. 2. Food intake was missing. 3. Sleeping patterns was missing. 4. Times and results of diaper changes was missing. 5. Information about daily activities was missing. 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 at least one crib was not labeled with the child's name, as required by this rule. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance and submit a written response.”

“In review of the staff records, it was determined the program did not have at least one child care staff member present/scheduled to be present during all hours of operation with currently valid documentation for the training(s) listed in number(s) 12, 13 below: 1. First Aid — child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had expired training 2. First Aid — child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] did not have verification of completion of First Aid 3. First Aid — trained child care staff member was not present in each building used by the program. 4. CPR - child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had expired training 5. CPR - child care staff scheduled during the hours of [ ] and[ ] had did not have verification of completion of CPR 6. CPR - trained child care staff member was not present in each building used by children 7. CPR - training taken by staff was not appropriate for all ages and developmental levels of the children in care 8. CPR - audiovisual or electronic media training taken by staff did not include an in-person component of the training 9. Communicable Disease — child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and[ ] had expired training 10. Communicable Disease — child care staff scheduled during the hours of [ ] and[ ] had not taken Communicable Disease training 11. Communicable Disease — trained child care staff member was not present in each building used by the program 12. Child Abuse — child care staff members scheduled during the hours of 11am and 1pm had expired training 13. Child Abuse — child care staff scheduled during the hours of 11am and 1pm had not taken Child Abuse training 14. Child Abuse — trained child care staff was not in each building used by the program Refer to the Employee Record Chart for specific details. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes verification of complete coverage for any training listed, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the administrator did not have scheduled hours of availability to meet with parents, or the hours of availability were not posted in a noticeable location. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance and submit a written response.”

“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, 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 below: 1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member. 2. Documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016 was not on file. 3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR. 4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of 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, 14, 15 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 and submit a written response.”

“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) 1, 2 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 program did not have designated storage areas for children's personal belongings. (toddler classroom) The rule requires that an area be designated where children can individually store their personal belongings. This area shall not block walkways or evacuation routes. 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 an outdoor play area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a fence in good repair, or other barrier. Although the fence or natural barrier was not meeting the rule requirements, it was determined to not present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the playground. The fence or gate was not in good repair and/or being used inappropriately as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. The fencing had missing slat boards. 2. The fencing was broken. (playground gate) 3. The fencing was loose. 4. The fencing was rotting. 5. The gate was broken and did not close. 6. The gate was locked. 7. The latch on the gate was broken. 8. The latch was easily opened by children on the playground. 9. The latch was not engaged to prevent children from opening the gate. 10. The gate had no latch. 11. There were bolts with more than two threads exposed along a fence line or gate on a playground. 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 outdoor play space was not free of trash or foreign objects as noted in number(s) 8,12 below: 1. The outdoor area was littered with trash. 2. The trash can was missing a lid. 3. The trash can was not emptied from the day(s) before. 4. The trash can was overflowing with trash. 5. The trash can was infested with insects. 6. The trash can was visibly dirty. 7. There was broken glass. 8. There were tall weeds. 9. There was poison ivy. 10. There were tree branches. 11. There was mold visible. 12. There were thistles with prickers. 13. There were bird droppings. 14. The sandbox was contaminated. 15. 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 fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 4,5, 6, below: 1. The fall surface material had not been properly distributed or raked as needed to retain proper depth under and around equipment. 2. A fall zone hazard was present, in that, the [ ] posed a risk of injury if a child were to fall from a piece of equipment. 3. The fall zone was less than 3 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger. 4. The fall zone was less than 6 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 5. There was not a fall zone of 3 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger. 6. There was not a fall zone of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 7. The fall zone was less than 4 1/2 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger. 8. The fall zone was less than 9 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 9. Other [ ]. The program is required to provide adequate fall zones under and around outdoor play equipment at all times. 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) 5 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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the administrator did not have scheduled hours of availability to meet with parents, or the hours of availability were not posted in a noticeable location. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance and submit a written response.”