Future Generations Child Care & Development Center

5180:2-12-12 Safe Environment

“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance, a cleaning agent (2) was stored in an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink in the staff restroom that opens into the in the preschool room and a bottle of bleach and water mixture (1) was on the top of a low shelf n the preschool room where children had access to it, as noted.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 programs 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.”

5180:2-12-09 Background Check Requirements

“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) 4 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 programs 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.”

5180:2-12-09 Background Check Requirements

“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) 4 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 programs 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.”

5180:2-12-16 First Aid / Standard Precautions

“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 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.4. 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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180:2-12-14 Transportation - Vehicle Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined the program used a vehicle to transport children that was not approved and/or did not have a current annual vehicle inspection indicating the vehicle was mechanically safe as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The program used a converted cargo van or passenger vans designed to carry ten or more passengers. The program must cease the use of this vehicle immediately.2. The vehicle was not inspected.3. The vehicle was inspected by someone other than an ASE certified mechanic, federal motor carrier safety administration (FMCSA) safety inspector or the Ohio State Highway Patrol.4. The vehicle inspection was not updated annually.5. The vehicle inspection completed from the Ohio Highway Patrol did not meet the rule requirement.6. The annual safety check of the vehicle(s) used by the program to transport children noted repairs or corrections that had not been completed and/or documented. The safety violations need to be corrected immediately.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes either discontinuing the use of the vehicle, documentation for any new vehicle now being used to transport children, or a copy of the JFS 01230 Vehicle Inspection Report for Child Care Centers, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-14 Transportation - Driver Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that the requirements for drivers was not met as listed in number(s) 1 below:1. The driver(s) noted on the Employee Record Chart used for trips did not have a copy of a current driver's license on file.2. At least one employee who is responsible for transporting children did not have documentation of completion of the prescribed driver training on file.3. The driver used to transport children was not an employee of the program, a public transportation driver, or employed by a company contracted to provide transportation service.Remove this individual from transporting children until the requirements are met. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-10 Health Training Requirements

“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) 1,4,5 and 6 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-09 Background Check Requirements

“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 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 programs 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.”

5180:2-12-08 Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that verification of a high school education for the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 1 below: 1. Verification of completion of a high school education was not on file.2. Documentation was incomplete or not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a career-technical program.3. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is also enrolled in a college credit program in child development or early childhood education.4. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) training program.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the education verification, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-08 Medical Statement (closed - not addressed)

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 1, 5b and 6abelow. 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 employees 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 programs 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.”

5180:2-12-08 Orientation Training & Whistle Blower Protection

“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 programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-23 Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

“During the inspection, it was determined that breast milk provided by the parent was not stored appropriately as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. Not labeled with infant's name, date pumped, and date bottle was prepared;2. Not immediately refrigerated or frozen;3. Stored at room temperature longer than eight hours;4. Stored at the program for more than five days after it was expressed;5. Stored longer than two weeks in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator;6. Stored longer than six months in the refrigerator/freezer;7. Stored longer than twelve months in the deep freezer;8. Other [ ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-20 Cribs

“During the inspection, it was determined that cribs were not two feet apart when in use, 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.”

Corrected during the visit

5180:2-12-18 Ratio

“During the inspection, required staff/child ratios were not maintained for different groups on multiple occasions, as noted below:The ratio determined for the combined morning group, ages infant through SA was 1 Child Care Staff Member(s) for 10 children when a staff member was not available to work, a ratio of 1 Child Care Staff Member(s) for 12 children was determined for the 2 12 - PS group when a staff member stepped out of the classroom. Additional staff members must be hired or current Child Care Staff Members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-18 Attendance Records

“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) 1 below:1. There was no method in place in the 18 m to 3y classroom2. The method did not include each child's name;3. The method did not include each child's date of birth;4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times;5. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-07 Written Program Policies and Procedures (closed - not addressed)

“During the inspection, it was determined the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item numbers below: 2,5,11,12,15,17,18, 20,21, 23, 36, 28 and 29General Information1. Program name, address, email address and telephone number.2. Description of the programs program philosophy.3. Days and hours of operation, scheduled closings and basic daily schedule.4. Staff/child ratios and group size.5. Opportunities for parent involvement in program activities.6. Opportunities for parents to meet with teachers regarding their child.7. Payment schedule, overtime charges and registration fees as applicable.8. Supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for mothers who wish to do so (if the program serves infants or toddlers).Program Policies and Procedures9. Enrollment including required enrollment information.10. Care of children without immunizations.11. Attendance including procedures for, the programs absent day policy, follow up when a child scheduled to arrive from another program or activity does not arrive.12. Supervision of children, including a separate supervision policy for school-age children, if applicable.13. Child guidance.14. Suspension and expulsion.15. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including administering medication to children with disabilities and administering care procedures to children with disabilities.16. Outdoor play, including limitations placed on outdoor play due to weather or safety issues (considerations may include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, wind chill, ozone levels, pollen count, lightning, rain or ice.)17. Food and dietary policy, including, information regarding meeting one-third of the child's recommended daily dietary allowance, policy regarding formula, breast milk, meals and snacks, and a policy on providing supplemental food.18. Management of illness including isolation precautions, symptoms for discharge and return and notification of parent of ill child.19. Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury.20. Administration of medication and topical products including medical foods, modified diets and whether school age children are permitted to carry their own medication and ointments.21. Transportation for fieldtrips, routine trips (if applicable) and emergencies, including if the center will provide child care services to children whose parents refuse to grant consent for transportation to the source of emergency treatment.22. Water activities/swimming.23. Infant care, if applicable, including feeding, frequency of diaper checks and information about daily activities.24. Sleeping, Napping and Resting.25. Evening and overnight care, if applicable.26. Policy on hours of operation including closing due to weather, school delays or closings and any other factors.27. Situations that may require disenrollment of a child, if applicable.28. Problem or issue resolution for parents or employees to follow when needing assistance in resolving problems related to the child care program.29. Formal screenings and assessments on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to ODJFS pursuant to 5101:2-17-02 of the Administrative Code.Revise the programs written policies and procedures to include the missing information. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the revised written policies and procedures, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-04 Fire Inspection

“During the inspection, it was determined the program had not been inspected by the local fire department or local fire safety inspector and secured documentation of a fire inspection without any uncorrected violations within 12 months from the date of the last fire inspection without any uncorrected violations, as required. The program had requested the new inspection at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the previous fire inspection. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes an updated fire inspection without any uncorrected violations, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5101:2-12-20 Cribs

“During the inspection, it was determined that the barrier between the play and sleeping space did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. No barrier had been provided2. The barrier did not prevent the infants from entering the sleeping area.3. The barrier was not safe.4. The barrier was not sturdy.5. The barrier impaired staff's ability to see and hear all sleeping infants in their cribs. 6. The barrier was inadequate.7. 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.”

Corrected during the visit

5101:2-12-16 Written Disaster Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the programs 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 programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5101:2-12-16 Written Disaster Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the programs written disaster plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number(s) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18, 19 below:Procedures:1. The written disaster plan had not been completed2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees3. The plan was not used to respond to an emergency or disaster situation4. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes5. Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism6. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats.7. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies8. Loss of power, water, or heat9. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the programDetails:10. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent11. Assisting infants and children with special needs and/or health conditions12. Emergency contact information for parents and the program13. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated14. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available15. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place16. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip17. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees18. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate19. Updating the plan on a yearly basis20. Contact with local emergency management officialsMake the necessary revisions to the disaster plan. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5101:2-12-16 First Aid / Standard Precautions

“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) 5, 8 and 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.4. 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.”

Corrected during the visit

5101:2-12-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

“In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number(s) 2 below: 1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth 4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination 5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed. 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care 7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child 8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year 9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule 10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the childs parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions 11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5101:2-12-09 Background Check Requirements

“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, 3 and 5below: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. 5 Other : The JFS 01177 \"Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care\" was on file instead of the JFS 01176.Submit the programs 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.”

5101:2-12-08 Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that verification of a high school education for the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 1 and 2 below: 1. Verification of completion of a high school education was not on file.2. Documentation was incomplete or not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a career-technical program.3. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is also enrolled in a college credit program in child development or early childhood education.4. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) training program.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the education verification, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5101:2-12-08 Medical Statement

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 1 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 employees 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 programs 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.”

5101:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 2,5, 7 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile.2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change.4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current.6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment.7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated.8. Other: [ ]Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”