Kozmic Korner

5180:2-12-22 Meal Preparation and Nutritional Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that the toddler group was offered quarter cut sloppy joe sandwiches which the majority of them struggled to eat them in that the quarter cut pieces were too large which was not appropriate for their age. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of the rule.”

5180:2-12-15 Child Health Care Plans

“In review of the children's records, it was determined that the DCY 01236 Health Care Plan Documentation & Permission to Administer Medication or equivalent form did not meet the requirements of the rule.The following was observed: The form had not been updated as needed and at least annually.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-13 Sanitary Equipment and Environment

“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 sink/washtub in the toddler room was dirty and in need of cleaing.The preschool restroom had a toilet brush accessible. The center shall be cleaned daily. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-13 Handwashing Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that handwashing requirements were not followed as required in rule.The following was observed: At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after toileting or assisting a child with toileting.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-04 Building Department Inspection

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not have a copy of the certificate of occupancy available on-site for review. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the certificate of occupancy, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-03 Inspection Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 7.14.2025. The rule requires the program to 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 programs 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.”

5180:2-12-04 Building Department Inspection (closed - not addressed)

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not have a copy of the certificate of occupancy available on-site for review. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the certificate of occupancy, 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 did not meet the requirements for fire inspection as noted in number 1 below:1. The program did not have documentation on file for a fire inspection without any uncorrected violations within 12 months from the date of the last fire inspection and the request for the new inspection was not made at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the previous fire inspection.2. The documentation for the most recent fire inspection contained violations that had not been corrected. 3. The [ ] space was being used and had not been approved by the fire department or the state fire marshals office for child care.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.”

5101:2-12-18 Attendance Records

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 2 below:1. No attendance record was being maintained.2. The attendance record was not being consistently completed.3.The record did not include the name of at least one child.4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child.5.The record did not include the assigned group.6.The record did not include the childs weekly schedule.7.The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each childs arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program.8. The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year.Submit the 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 for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually as noted in number 2 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.”

5101:2-12-12 Safe Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from items or conditions which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number 6 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. Employees purses. 7. Diaper bags.8. Television not securely anchored.9. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 10. Smoke detector needing batteries replaced.11. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.12. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.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 childs temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.22. Other [ ].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.”

5101:2-12-10 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 numbers 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 of the child care staff member who must complete the required health and safety trainings. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5101:2-12-03 Inspection Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 7.28.2023. The rule requires the program to complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the programs 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.”