Little Learners Daycare

5180:2-13-18 Attendance

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record. The following was observed: The record did not include the childs weekly schedule.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-13-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information.The following was observed missing: Procedures for mental or dental emergencies, including emergency transportation.Emergency numbers for medical, dental, and transport-related emergencies in addition to 9-1-1.A designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-13-15 Child Enrollment Records

“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: Complete parent information.Health information.Emergency transportation information.Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator.Other- First day at program. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

“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: A ball pit, general-use trampoline, personal-sized therapy trampoline larger than forty eight inches in diameter, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, or inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used.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 to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number(s) 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.”

5180:2-13-16 Emergency Drills

“During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number(s) 1,2,3 below:1. Monthly fire drills2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September)3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities

“During the inspection, it was determined that the provider was not meeting the following requirements as noted in number(s) 4 below : 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 programs operating hours as required by this rule.4. The provider did not have hours of availability to meet with parents a noticeable location.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities

“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not [obtain or maintain the required liability insurance/have a completed JFS 01933 \"Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers\" completed for each child in care]. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the following information was not posted for item number(s) 1 below:1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes.2. Weather alert plan was missing details for [ ]. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

“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 number(s) [ ] 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.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 childs temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.22. Other, Paint can in basement sitting on floor must be placed out of reach of children.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 130 in the following room(s) kichen. 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.”

5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space

“During the inspection, it was determined that an area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a continuous fence in good condition, or natural barrier, that ensured children were not able to leave the playground area. The fence or natural barrier was determined to present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the playground as noted in number 2 below:1. The fence, natural barrier, or combination of fence and natural barrier was not continuous.2. The fencing had missing slat boards through which children could leave the playground.3. The gate was broken and did not close.4. The latch on the gate was broken.5. The gate had no latch.6. The fencing was broken.7. The latch was easily opened by children on the playground.8. The latch was not engaged to prevent children from opening the gate.9. The portable fencing approved for use by the Department was not being used. 10. Other [ ]. Discontinue use of the playground and provide a space for outdoor play which is well defined by a continuous fence or natural barrier and protected from other hazards. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space

“During the inspection, it was determined that the following hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in number(s) 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, Wooden outlet post middle of yard 2-3 feet tall is hazardous to children. It must be made inaccessible by surrounding with fence or other barrier.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities

“During the inspection, it was determined that the provider was not meeting the following requirements as noted in number(s) 4 below : 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 programs operating hours as required by this rule.4. The provider did not have hours of availability to meet with parents a noticeable location.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”