Little Friend Connections

“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children. The following was observed: Bleach, Cleaning agent, Aerosol cans within unlocked lower cabinets in kitchen and bathroom areas. 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 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 child care staff member(s) had sole responsibility of children in the Little Friends group(s) and neither a preliminary approval nor the DCY 01176 "Program Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care" were on file as required. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the DCY 01176 or a statement that the child care staff member(s) no longer have sole responsibility of children, 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. The following was observed: The attendance record was not being consistently completed. 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 children were not provided with any provider identification while on a field trip and/or routine trip. The identification must include the program's name, address, and a telephone number to contact in the event the child becomes lost. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met. The following was observed: Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not obtain a completed DCY 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for each child in care. Correct the violation and submit a copy of each completed DCY 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" that was missing at time of inspection with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“In review of records, it was determined the CCSM or Substitute CCSM was left alone with children and did not have current valid documentation for training(s) at outlined in rule. The following was observed: Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training. 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 verification of a high school education for the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, did not meet the requirements, The following was observed: Verification of completion of a high school education was not on file. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the education verification, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that immunization records were not on file, as required. The following was observed: Immunization record(s) were not on file at the program within thirty days of the child's first day of attendance, Immunization record(s) were not updated no more than every thirteen months. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the DCY 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care” or equivalent as required. The following was observed as missing: No enrollment form was completed for at least one child and 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, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in numbers 1, 2 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the Play room area. 2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the play room 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 [ ] was accessible to children in the [ ] 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: [ ]. 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.”

“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(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following numbers 3, 9 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. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 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 [ ]. 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, 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 numbers 14, 29 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 ina 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 Receptacles 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. Dress up clothes and hats (dramatic play) were not cleaned monthly or when soiled. 14, Floors were not cleaned weekly or when soiled. 15. The food prep area, including sinks, were not cleaned before and after preparing food (including bottle preparation) or between preparing raw or cooked food. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 16. Potty chairs were not cleaned after each use, rinsed with water, cleaned and sanitized or contents were not emptied into a toilet. 17. Food tables, highchair trays were not cleaned before and after each use. 18. Tables used for play were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized daily. 19. Toilet bowls were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized weekly. 20. Toilet seat(s), handle(s) and hand washing sink(s) were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized daily. 21. Mouthed toys were not cleaned and sanitized after each child’s use. 22. Toys, other than those mouthed by children, were not cleaned monthly or when visibly soiled. 23. Washable furniture, including fabrics on infant equipment, were not cleaned weekly or when soiled. 24. Upholstered furniture was not steam cleaned when soiled. 25. Slip covers were not washed at least every six months or when soiled. 26. Wastebaskets/rinse buckets, including lids, were not being emptied daily or cleaned and sanitized when visibly soiled. 27. The manufacturer's directions for the cleaning product were not followed. 28. The solution used for sanitizing was not a commercial product registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a sanitizer. 29. Other: Walls around the program were not cleaned regularly, or when visibly soiled. Furniture, materials and equipment must be maintained according to the cleaning and sanitizing schedule in Appendix A to this rule. Submit the program’s corrective action plan 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 9, 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. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 15. Other: Animal feces in outdoor area. 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 weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 3 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. 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 numbers 1,2 3, 5, 6, 7 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. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 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 the staff records, it was determined that background check requirements had not been followed, for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as noted in number 3 below: 1. The JFS 01176 “Program Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care” the program received from the Department was not on file and the individual was not left alone with children. 2. The JFS 01177 “Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care” was on file instead of the JFS 01176. 3. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”