Nicole's Nest

5180:2-12-25 2026 Medication Documentation

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for administering medication to a child.The following was observed: Medication prescription label had expired.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-20 Cribs - Safe Environment and Practices

“During the inspection, it was determined that the barrier between the play and sleeping space did not meet the requirements.The following was observed: No barrier had been provided in that a table used for feeding children was placed & used in the cot area while an infant was sleeping.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-19 Supervision

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were left unattended while inside the program.The following was observed: Child(ren) were left unattended without staff members maintaining situational awareness more than once, in that the school age group was left alone on more than one occasion. 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.”

5180:2-12-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the programs emergency preparedness and response plan (EPRP) did not meet the requirement or was missing the information.The following was observed as missing: Medical or dental emergencies, including emergency transportation Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown due to threats of violence, including active shooter, bioterrorism, or terrorism (include both indoor & outdoor) Outbreaks, epidemics, or other infectious disease emergencies. 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. Procedures for assisting infants, toddlers, and children with special needs and/or health conditions Procedures for what to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate Contact with local emergency management officialsMake the necessary revisions to the EPRP. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-16 Incident / Injury Reporting

“In review of the records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for completing a DCY 01299 Incident/Injury Report.The following was observed: The date and/or time of the incident was incomplete on the DCY 01299. Whether or not parents were contacted was incomplete on the DCY 01299Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this 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 health care plan had not been updated.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-10 Professional Development Requirements

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member did not meet the annual professional development requirement.The following was observed: The six child care staff member(s) 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.”

5180:2-12-10 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.The following was observed: Staff members had not taken First Aid, CPR within 90 days of hire or child abuse within 60 days of hire.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.”

5180:2-12-25 2026 Medication Documentation

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for administering medication to a child.The following was observed: Medication prescription label had expired.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-20 Cribs - Safe Environment and Practices

“During the inspection, it was determined that the barrier between the play and sleeping space did not meet the requirements.The following was observed: No barrier had been provided in that a table used for feeding children was placed & used in the cot area while an infant was sleeping.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-19 Supervision

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were left unattended while inside the program.The following was observed: Child(ren) were left unattended without staff members maintaining situational awareness more than once, in that the school age group was left alone on more than one occasion. 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.”

5180:2-12-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the programs emergency preparedness and response plan (EPRP) did not meet the requirement or was missing the information.The following was observed as missing: Medical or dental emergencies, including emergency transportation Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown due to threats of violence, including active shooter, bioterrorism, or terrorism (include both indoor & outdoor) Outbreaks, epidemics, or other infectious disease emergencies. 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. Procedures for assisting infants, toddlers, and children with special needs and/or health conditions Procedures for what to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate Contact with local emergency management officialsMake the necessary revisions to the EPRP. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-16 Incident / Injury Reporting

“In review of the records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for completing a DCY 01299 Incident/Injury Report.The following was observed: The date and/or time of the incident was incomplete on the DCY 01299. Whether or not parents were contacted was incomplete on the DCY 01299Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this 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 health care plan had not been updated.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-10 Professional Development Requirements

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member did not meet the annual professional development requirement.The following was observed: The six child care staff member(s) 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.”

5180:2-12-10 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.The following was observed: Staff members had not taken First Aid, CPR within 90 days of hire or child abuse within 60 days of hire.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.”

5180:2-12-25 Medication Administration

“During the inspection, it was determined that medication, medical foods and/or topical products did not meet the requirement(s) for administering medication, medical foods, and/or medical products as noted in number(s) 3 below:1. The medication, medical food, or topical product was no longer needed and had not been removed from the program.2. The medication, medical food, or topical product had expired and had not been removed from the program.3. The prescription label had expired.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-19 Supervision

“During the inspection, it was determined that child-care staff did not meet the basic needs of a child as noted in number(s) 5 below:1.Assisting children with toileting2.Assisting children with handwashing3.Assisting children with basic hygiene4.Responding appropriately to a child in distress5.Assisting a child wiping his/her nose (Infant & Toddler Rooms)6.Washing a childs face7.Assisting a child in tying his/her shoes8.Assisting a child in changing his/her clothes when needed9. A child's developmental needs were not met10. A child's behavioral needs were not met11. Parental preferences, that were not in conflict with a licensing rule, were not followedTechnical 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

5180:2-12-15 Medical / Physical Care Plans

“In review of the children's records, it was determined that the JFS 01236 Child Medical/Physical Care Plan for Child Care did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The JFS 01236 had not been updated as needed and at least annually.2. A separate JFS 01236 had not been used for each condition.3. The program used an old version of the JFS 01236.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

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

Corrected during the visit

5180:2-12-02 Current Information

“During the inspection, it was determined the information in number(s) 7 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS): 1. Mailing address2. Telephone number3. Email address4. Days and hours of operation5. Services offered6. Name of program7. Private pay ratesTechnical assistance was provided, and as discussed, log on to OCLQS and update the information, as required.”

Corrected during the visit

5101:2-12-22 Meal and Snack Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that a meal or snack at the program did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 8 & 9 below:1. The breakfast served did not include foods from three of the four food groups.2. Snack served did not include foods from two of the four food groups.3. The meal did not provide 1/3 of the recommended daily dietary allowances as specified by the USDA.4. Juice used to meet the fruit or snack component was not 100% undiluted fruit or vegetable juice.5. The meal served did not include an item from the meat or meat alternative group.6. The meal served did not include an item from the bread or grain group.7. The meal served did not include two items from the fruit/vegetable group.8. The meal served did not include a vegetable (two fruits were served).9. The meal served did not include a serving of fluid milk.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5101:2-12-22 Fluid Milk Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that required documentation for substitutions for fluid milk was not on file as noted in number(s) 5 below:1. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physicians assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when infants up to 12 months of age are served anything other than formula or breast milk.2. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physicians assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when infants and toddlers 12 months of age up to 24 months of age are served anything other than unflavored whole homogenized vitamin D fortified cow's milk, breast milk, or non-cow milk substitution that is nutritionally equivalent to milk.3. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physicians assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when toddlers and children 24 months of age and older are served anything other than unflavored one per cent milk that is vitamin A and D fortified, unflavored fat free or skim milk that is vitamin A and D fortified, or non-cow milk substitutions that are nutritionally equivalent to milk.4. Written parental consent for non-cow milk substitutions that are nutritionally equivalent to milk for children 12 months of age and older.5. The program did not have the type of milk on-site to ensure that all children were served age-appropriate fluid milk. 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) 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.”

5101:2-12-11 Outdoor Space Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that quarterly inspections of one or more outdoor play area(s) and equipment had not been completed and documented as required, using the JFS 01281 Child Care Playground Inspection Report form (Quarter4/2023). Submit the programs corrective action plan 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) 5 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 in that there were several staff without schedules..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.”

5101:2-12-02 Current Information

“During the inspection, it was determined the information in number(s) 7 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS): 1. Mailing address2. Telephone number3. Email address4. Days and hours of operation5. Services offered6. Name of program7. Private pay ratesTechnical assistance was provided, and as discussed, log on to OCLQS and update the information, as required.”

Corrected during the visit