Sweet Kiddles Flexible Childcare Center

5180:2-12-25 2026 Medication Storage

“During the inspection, it was determined that a medical food or topical product, diaper cream, was within the reach of children in the Little's 3 room. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-25 2026 Medication Storage

“During the inspection, it was determined that a medical food or topical product, diaper cream, was within the reach of children in the Littles 3 room. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

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

“During the inspection, it was determined that a meal or snack served at the program did not meet the requirements.The following was observed: The program did not items from two of the required food groups for AM snack. The program provided veggie crisps and fruit for younger children and veggie straws and yogurt for the older children. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.\"”

5180:2-12-12 Safe Equipment

“During the inspection, it was determined that indoor swings, slides, climbers, and climbing apparatus did not have required shock absorbent protective covering under and around the equipment.The following was observed: There was a small slide in the small gross motor room placed directly on the carpet, and 2 small teeter-totters in the large gross motor room placed directly on the carpet. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5180:2-12-11 Outdoor Play Equipment

“During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe or not used as intended.The following was observed: The railroad ties have large, protruding bolts sticking out of them.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 onsite sewage disposal system presented a public health hazard in that, approximately two weeks ago, the toilets would not flush due to a plumbing issue (a collapsed pipe). The program continued to care for children during this time that lasted three days. There were occasions when children had to use unflushed toilets. The issue was resolved on 1-21-26 and the toilets were working on the day of the inspection. Contact the local Health Department, or the appropriate entity, and correct the situation as directed. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes verification that the issue has been resolved, 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 not supervised while outside the program as noted in number 1 below:1. Child left unattended outside the facility building. Upon arrival at the playground, a staff person observed that a child from the previous group remained outside. Approximately two minutes had elapsed between the transition of the first class returning indoors and the second class going out. The child was unharmed and was escorted back to their classroom.2. Child(ren) left unattended outside the facility building more than once. 3. Child(ren) left unattended off the programs premises. 4. Child(ren) left unattended during a swimming activity.5. Child(ren) left unattended in a vehicle.6. Child(ren) left unattended inside the building and no adults were present in the building. 7. Other [ ]. Children must be supervised and within sight and hearing of a child care staff member at all times. Provide staff training. Rule 5180:2-12-03 requires the program to notify parents when a serious risk non-compliance is cited. The notification must inform parents of the serious risk non-compliance and include the Department of Children and Youth website and location of further information regarding the determination. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided and a copy of the written parent notification, 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 numbers 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 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.”

5180:2-12-18 Group Size

“During the inspection, it was determined groups which included children less than two- and one-half years were combined with groups of children two and one half years and older and there were more than 12 children in the center. 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 at this time. Please submit a corrective action plan verifying staff have been trained on this rule and that the program is in compliance with this rule.”

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 older infant group was 1 Child Care Staff Member for 7 children; young infant group was 2 Child Care Staff Members for 13 children. Additionally, a ratio of 2 Child Care Staff Members for 16 children was determined for the combined group which included children 19 months to 4-years-old. 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 Group Size

“During the inspection, group size limitations were not maintained for the group of infants and a combined group of toddlers and preschoolers as it was determined there were 13 infants and 16 children, which included children 19 months old, grouped together. The group size shall not exceed twice the maximum number of children allowed per Child Care Staff Member. 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 item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number(s) 12 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. Employee(s) purse(s). 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; edges rolled on black carpet in TPS.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.”

5101:2-12-11 Outdoor Play Equipment

“During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe or not used as intended as noted in number(s) 17 below:1. There was rust exposed.2. There were protruding bolts. 3. There were cracks.4. There were holes.5. There was splintering wood.6. There were sharp edges or points.7. There were lead hazards.8. There were toxic substances.9. There were tripping hazards.10. There was chipped and/or peeling paint.11. The sandbox was not covered when the program was closed or during non-daylight hours. 12. Outdoor equipment, [ ] was not developmentally appropriate.13. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was placed in the main traffic pattern.14. Outdoor play equipment, [ ], was positioned too closely together, posing a risk of injury if a child were to fall from one piece of equipment into another.15. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not securely anchored but did not present a risk of imminent danger of the structure collapsing when children are using the equipment16. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was 30 inches or more from the ground and did not have a protective barrier that would prevent a child from falling off this piece of equipment.17. The manufacturer's guidelines for assembly and installation were not followed for both sets of playground equipment; fall surface not meeting manufacturers guidelines per stickers on equipment.18. Functionally linked equipment was used by preschool-age children and the distance between two adjacent pieces of equipment exceeded 12 inches.19. Functionally linked equipment was used by school-age children and the distance between two adjacent pieces of equipment exceeded 18 inches.20. Other [ ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

5101:2-12-23 Diapering and Toilet Training

“During the inspection, it was determined that a Child Care Staff Member had previously left a child unattended on the changing station. 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.”

5101:2-12-16 Incident / Injury Reporting

“In review of the records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for completing a JFS 01299 Incident/Injury Report as noted in number(s) 4 below: 1. The JFS 01299 was not completed when a child became ill or received an injury which required first aid treatment.2.The JFS 01299 was not completed when a child was transported to a source for emergency assistance.3. The JFS 01299 was not completed when a child received a bump or blow to the head.4. The JFS 01299 was not completed when an unusual or unexpected incident which jeopardized the safety of a child or employee of a program.5. The parent or a person picking up the child did not receive the JFS 01299 on the day of the incident.6. The program information (program name, number, address) was incomplete on the JFS 01299.7. Childs name was incomplete on the JFS 01299.8. Childs birthdate was incomplete on the JFS 01299.9. Name of person(s) responsible for the child at the time of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299.10. Number of children present in the group at the time of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299.11. Date and/or time of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299.12. Whether or not parents were contacted was incomplete on the JFS 01299.13. Complete summary of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299.14. Accurate summary of the incident was incomplete on the JFS 01299.15. Name and/or signature of the person completing the form was incomplete on the JFS 01299.16. The JFS 01299 was not kept on file at the program for at least one year.17. 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 required at this time. Please submit a statement verifying compliance.”

5101:2-12-16 Incident / Injury Reporting

“During the inspection, it was determined that a Serious Incident was not reported in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS), as required, by the program administrator or designee for an incident(s) as listed in number(s) 2 below:1. An incident, injury or illness that required professional medical consultation or treatment.2. An unusual or unexpected incident which jeopardizes the safety of a child, child care staff member or employee of the program.3. An incident defined as a serious risk non-compliance in appendix A to rule 5101:2-12-03 of the Administrative Code.4. The program did not submit the report in OCLQS by the next business day as required by rule. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the program administrator or designee has completed the Serious Incident Report in OCLQS, 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 had not been protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number(s) 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. Employee(s) purse(s). 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.”

5101:2-12-12 Safe Environment

“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored in a staff person's purse where children had access to it, as noted in number(s) 14 below. 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: a weed pen.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.”