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5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not meet the requirements for bottle feeding.The following was observed: An infant was placed in a crib with a bottleSubmit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-13-20 Cots & Napping - Equipment & Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined that cots or mats did not meet the requirements.The following was observed: A child was sleeping on the floor.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the 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 medical or dental emergencies, including emergency transportation.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: Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administratorSubmit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and equipment

“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions were in the main program restroom:The following was observed: There were no individually assigned towels or disposable towels. The trash was not emptied from the day before.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.”

5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from items which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being.The following was observed: Short high chair was stacked on top of a regular sized high chair. 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.”

5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space

“During the inspection, it was determined that hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area. The following was observed: There were tree branches. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

5180:2-13-10 Professional Development

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the provider did not meet the annual professional development requirement.The following was observed: The provider had not completed at least six hours of professional development.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-13-16 Communicable Diseases

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

5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

“In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, as required, for the items in number 4 below: 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] 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, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number 15 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area.2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] 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. Air freshener spray by front door.Provide staff training. Submit the programs 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.”

5180:2-13-22 Fluid Milk

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have the type of milk on-site to ensure that all children were served age-appropriate fluid milk requirements. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-13-18 Attendance

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in numbers 4, 5 and 6 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.”

5180:2-13-16 Emergency Drills

“During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item numbers 2 and 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.”

5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

“In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, as required, for the items in numbers 4, 13, 15 and 16 below: 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. 1st 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, it was determined the water temperature was 135 degrees in the bathroom and food prep area. 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 the following hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in numbers 15, 16, 17 and 18 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. There was rolled chain link fencing behind the shed.16. There were 2 pieces of metal pipe behind the shed.17. There were long pieces of wood leaned up against the fence with protruding rusty nails and screws. 18. There was a wading pool behind the shed with rain water. 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 outdoor play area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a fence in good repair, or other barrier. Although the fence or natural barrier was not meeting the rule requirements, it was determined to not present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the playground. The fence or gate was not in good repair as noted in numbers 1 and 2 below: 1. The fencing had missing slat boards.2. The fencing was broken.3. The fencing was loose.4. The fencing was rotting.5. The gate was broken and did not close.6. The gate was locked.7. The latch on the gate was broken.8. The latch was easily opened by children on the playground.9. The latch was not engaged to prevent children from opening the gate.10. The gate had no latch. 11. There were bolts with more than two threads exposed along a fence line or gate on a playground.12. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities

“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not obtain 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.”

5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 1 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 First Aid Kit / Standard Precautions

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit onsite as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit was missing the item listed in number 13 below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; 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.”

5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment

“During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number 18 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 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 touch14. A space heater felt hot to the touch15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard16. 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. Grill with propane tank attached, no children in attendance.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”