House Of Knowledge Preschool

“Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined the program did not protect children from an unsafe item, condition or equipment. The following was observed: other: Pizza cutter was accessible in kitchen drawer. Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that a resident of the home turned 18 years of age moved into the Home and background checks were not requested within 10 business days. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the resident's DCY 01176, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 4/11/26. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in the Ohio statewide licensing system to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, 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 in a space used for child care during the program's hours of operation, but no children were present. The following was observed in a space used for child care during the program's hours of operation, but no children were present: hedge trimmers.. 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 to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly. The following was observed: other: Bleach, Ajax and bathroom cleaner were accessible under the sink in the kitchen and program bathroom.. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance is no longer accessible to children and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item or condition which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being. The following was observed: surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers. 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 water temperature was 125 degrees Fahrenheit in the program restroom. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions were in the program restroom: The following was observed: there were no individually assigned towels or disposable towels.. The restroom must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirement of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area. The following was observed: other: Tall grass and handrail not connected to house on outdoor steps leading to play area.. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair. The following was observed: the air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the 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 DCY 08087 “Communicable Disease Chart” was not posted as required. The following was observed: the posted chart was not the current version available in the forms central.. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information. The following was observed missing: procedures for medical or dental emergencies, including emergency transportation; shelter-in-place or evacuation procedures, including how the program will care for and account for children until they can be reunited with a parent.. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained. The following was observed: at least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within ten business days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen.; the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within ten business days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen.. 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. The following was observed: the child care staff member had not completed at least six hours of professional development.. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined the program did not protect children from an unsafe item or condition or equipment due to the following number 18 below: 1. Pull cord(s) on the window blind(s). 2. Extension cord(s); electrical cord(s) attached to an object that could result in a severe injury if pulled. 3. Stacked tables. 4. Folding tables. 5. Matches and/or a lighter. 6. Power tool(s). 7. Live wires. 8. Stove(s) that are either on or able to be turned on by a child. 9. Asbestos. 10. Traffic. 11. A body of water. 12. Awell. 13. Environmental hazard(s) confirmed by local authorities having jurisdiction over the hazard. 14. A crockpot used to heat bottles. 15. Immediate access to a knife. 16. Large or heavy pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 17. Marijuana was accessible to children. 18. Other: Cheese Grater was accessible in kitchen drawer Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed and 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 Type B Home did not have a working carbon monoxide detector in the building. A working carbon monoxide detector must be placed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 125 degrees Fahrenheit in the program bathroom and kitchen. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in the following number 3 below, were in the program restroom. 1. There was no liquid soap. 2. There was no toilet tissue. 3. There were no individually assigned towels or disposable towels. 4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children. 5. The plunger was accessible to the children. 6. The toilet was not flushed. 7. The trash was not emptied from the day before. 8. There was a strong urine odor. 9. Other [ ]. The restroom must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following item which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 1 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. Telephone cords, 7. Employee(s) purse(s). 8. Diaper bags. 9. Television not securely anchored. 10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child. 12. Chipping or peeling paint. 13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard. 15. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ]. 16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet. 17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy. 18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ]. 19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ]. 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 [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in numbers 2, 11 and 15 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the kitchen area. 3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 11. Other potentially hazardous substance air freshener plug in was accessible to children in the kitchen area. 12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled. 13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision. 14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Other: Windex was accessible on kitchen counter, Bleach was accessible under kitchen sink and Ajax was accessible under bathroom sink. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance is no longer accessible to children and 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 hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in numbers 15 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. The sandbox was contaminated. 7. There were thistles with prickers. 8. There were bird droppings. 9. The outdoor area was littered with trash. 10. The trash can was missing a lid. 11. The trash was not emptied from the day(s) before. 12. The trash can was overflowing with trash. 13. The trash can was infested with insects. 14. The trash can was visibly dirty. 15. Other: Access to gasoline can due to shed in backyard being unlocked. Wires/cords from enclosed upstairs patio led down to the backyard with no protective covering or backing. A pile of bricks in the middle of the backyard Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number 16 and 18 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ _] were not followed in that [ ]. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 2. The straps were missing on the [_ ]. 3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the [ ]. 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, inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. Other: Banister leading from the exit of the home to outside was hanging and not attached to the house. 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 emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number 7 and 10 below: Procedures: 1. The written emergency and preparedness and response plan had not been completed 2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees 3. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes 4, Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated 5. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated 6. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies 7. Loss of power, water, or heat 8. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the program Details: 9. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 10. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions 11. Emergency contact information for parents and the program 12. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated 13. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available 14. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place 15. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip 16. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees 17. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate 18. Updating the plan on a yearly basis 19. Contact with local emergency management officials 20. The plan was unable to be implemented in that, [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required, as indicated in the number 3 below: 1. Ina location readily available to provider, child care staff members, employees, and residents; 2. The chart was not posted. 3. The posted chart was not the current version. 4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the provider was not meeting the following requirements as noted in number 4 below: Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 1. The provider no longer resides at the licensed location. 2. The licensed provider has additional activities/employment during operating hours, in that [ ]. 3. The provider was not on-site for 75 percent of the program’s operating hours as required by this rule. 4. The provider did not have hours of availability to meet with parents in a noticeable location. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 9 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR. 3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire. 5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change. 6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed. 7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable. 8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment, 9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen. 10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen. 11.O0ther: [] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for trainings listed in numbers 1 and 4 below: 1. First Aid - expired training 2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training 3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 4. CPR - expired training 5. CPR - had not taken CPR training 6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training 7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care 8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 9, CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training 11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training 12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training 13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training 15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training 16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number 1 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 Type B Home did not have a working smoke alarm on the main level of the home smoke alarm were not maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. A working smoke alarm must be placed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”

“Children in care shall be protected from any items which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following items which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following numbers 1, 22, 23 and 24 below: 1. 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. Telephone cords. 7. Employee(s) purse(s). 8. Diaper bags. 9. Television not securely anchored. 10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child. 12. Chipping or peeling paint. 13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing. 14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard. 15. A floor surface was unsafe in that []. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet. 17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy. 18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ]. 19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ]. 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. screwdriver 23. headphones with cord accessible in kitchen drawer. 24, clove oil accessible in kitchen drawer 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 water temperature was 130 degrees in the program's restroom. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in the following number 3 below, were in not in the restroom: 1. There was no liquid soap. 2. There was no toilet tissue. 3. There were no individually assigned towels or disposable towels. 4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children. 5. The plunger was accessible to the children. 6. The toilet was not flushed. 7. The trash was not emptied from the day before. 8. There was a strong urine odor. 9. Other []. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the following hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in number 9, 15,16, and 17 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. The sandbox was contaminated. 7. There were thistles with prickers. 8. There were bird droppings. 9. The outdoor area was littered with trash. 10. The trash can was missing a lid. 11. The trash was not emptied from the day(s) before. 12. The trash can was overflowing with trash. 13. The trash can was infested with insects. 14. The trash can was visibly dirty. 15. loose bricks on the ground accessible to children. 16. piece of siding on the ground accessible to children. 17. piece of wood on the ground accessible to children. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's first aid kit was missing the item listed in number 9 below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout squares in assorted sizes; 3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes; 4.Tweezers; 5. Gauze rolled bandage; 6. Triangular bandage; 7. Rounded end scissors; 8. 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); 9. A working digital thermometer; 10. Disposable non-latex gloves; 11. A working flashlight; 12. 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; 13. 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; 14. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration; 15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only); 16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only). Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not maintained as noted in number 1 below: 1. The provider had not updated their individual profile in the OPR. 2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR. 3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire. 5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change. 6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable. 8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment. 9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen. 10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen. 11.O0ther: [] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”