Safe Haven Child Care

“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 the program did not protect children from an unsafe item, condition or equipment. The following was observed:(15) Lawnmowers, sharp tools, machinery and other equipment shall not be used or stored where children have access to them, there was a pair of scissors in reach of children. Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“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. The following was observed: fence was missing a piece and children could potentially exit the play area. 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 program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“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. The following was observed: a pair of scissors were outside within reach of the children. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the children’s records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for caring for at least one child, indicated on the Children Records Review, with a condition that requires a JFS 01236 "Child Medical/Physical Care Plan" as noted in number(s) 5 below: 1. No plan was on file. (Page 1) 2. Child’s name was missing. 3. Name of the condition was missing. 4. Indication if medication or medical food is required was missing. 5. Signs, symptoms or situations that require staff to take action were missing. 6. Activities, foods, environmental conditions to avoid were missing. 7. Training instructions for procedures for staff to follow were missing or incomplete. (Page 2) 8. Child's name was missing or not attached. 9. Child's date of birth was missing or not attached. Chir Department of i Le Children & Yout! 10. Child's weight was missing or not attached. 11. Name of the medication/medical food was missing or not attached. 12. Dosage of medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached. 13. Time for medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached. 14. Expiration date for medication/medical food was missing or not attached. 15. Symptoms that require staff to administer medication/medical food were missing or not attached. 16. Specific instructions to administer the medication/medical food were missing or not attached. 17. Actions to be taken if the symptoms do not subside were missing or not attached. 18. Physician's signature was missing or not attached. 19. The date of the physician's signature was missing or not attached. (Page 3) 20. Child's name was missing. 21. Instructions regarding emergency evacuation, if applicable, were missing. 22. Signature of parent granting permission to implement the plan and verifying training was missing. 23. Date of parent signature was missing. 24. Certified Professional Trainer information was missing. 25. Signature of certified professional who trained the program staff was missing, if parent was not the trainer. 26. Date of trainer signature was missing. 27. Printed name(s)of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing. 28. Signature(s) of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing. 29. Date of staff signature was missing. 30. Administrator/Provider signature was missing 31. Date of administrator/Provider was missing. (Page 4) 32. Child's name was missing. 33. Name of medication or medical food was missing. 34. Date the medication/medical food was administered was missing. 35. Time medication/medical food was administered was missing. 36. Dosage of medication/medical food that was administered was missing. 37. Signature of person administering medication/medical food was missing. 38. The plan was not followed or implemented, 39. The plan was not able to be implemented due to conflicting information. 40. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were onsite when a child requiring the plan was present. 1. Child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were not scheduled to be present the entire the time the child requiring the plan was onsite. 42. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 accompanied the child requiring the plan during a trip. 43. Achild care staff member who had not been trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 performed the procedure. 44, Medication listed in the procedures to follow was not onsite available to administer as instructed and alternate instructions for this situation were not included on the plan. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed JFS 01236, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“The program had not been inspected and approved within 12 months from the date of the last fire approval by the local fire department, as required. Secure and submit an updated fire approval as part of the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“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: 2 screwdrivers, pile of sticks and limbs behind play area, splintered wood around play area, broom accessible on front porch. Chir Department of i Le Children & Yout! Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The fall surface material had not been properly distributed, turned over or raked as needed. 2. The fall surface material was not being used according to manufacturer's guidelines for its use as a fall surface. 3. Other []. The program is required to provide adequate fall zones under and around outdoor play equipment at all times. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of records, it was determined the CCSM or Substitute CCSM was left alone with children and did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s) 2, 5, 11, 15 below: 1. First Aid - expired training 2. First Aid - did not have verification of completion of First Aid training 3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 4. CPR - expired training 5. CPR - had not taken CPR training 6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training 7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups the program serves and developmental levels of all children in care 8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule Chir Department of i Le Children & Yout! 9. CPR - audiovisual or electronic media training taken by staff did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training 11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training 12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of the CD training 13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training 15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training 16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“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(s) 13 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/guardian’s 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. Chir Department of i Le Children & Yout! | Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/24/2025”

“During the inspection, it was determined the following information was not posted for item number(s) 1,3 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.”

“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: There was a broom at the end of the outdoor slide. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“In review of records, it was determined the Child Care Staff Member(s) indicated on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number(s) 1. 1. The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development. 2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule. 5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development. 6. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that a resident of the home turned 18 years of age moved into the home and background checks were not requested within 10 business days. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the resident's JFS 01176, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program were not properly housed or cared for or posed a threat to the safety or health of the children as noted in number(s) 5 below: 1. The animal’s cage was dirty with feces. 2. The aquarium was unclean. 3. The litter box was dirty with feces. 4. A pet posed a threat to the safety of a child in that []. 5. A pet requiring a license did not have a current license. 6. Proper inoculation records were not on file at the program for a pet requiring inoculations. 7. Children were exposed to the pet's urine and/or feces. 8. Other [ ]. A pet that poses a threat to the children shall not be at the program. All pets at the program must receive proper care and housing. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“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(s) were missing the item(s) or the item(s) were not replaced after use listed in number(s) 4, 11 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; Chir Department of i Le Children & Yout! 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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required, as indicated in the number(s) 1 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 and the Child Care Manual Procedural Letter No. 159 was not posted next to the chart. 4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of records, it was determined the Child Care Staff Member(s) indicated on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number(s) 1. 1. The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development. 2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule. Chir Department of i Le Children & Yout! 5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development. 6. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“On the day of the inspection, the program’s written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item number(s) 4, 5, 8, 10, 15, 23, 25 and 29 below: General Information 1. Name, address, email address and telephone number. 2. Description of the provider's program philosophy. 3. Days and hours of operation, scheduled closings and basic daily schedule. A. Staff/child ratios and group size. 5. Opportunities for parent involvement in activities. 6. Opportunities for parents to meet with the provider regarding their child. 7. Payment schedule, overtime charges and registration fees if applicable. 8. Programs shall have a policy in place describing supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for mothers who wish to do so (if the program serves infants or toddlers). Provider Policies and Procedures 9. Enrollment including required enrollment information. 10. Care of children without immunizations. 11. Attendance including procedures for arrival and departure, the program's absent day policy, releasing child to persons other than the parent, releasing a child according to a custody agreement and follow up when a child scheduled to arrive from another program or activity does not arrive. 12. Supervision of children, including a separate supervision policy for school-age children, if applicable. 13. Child guidance. 14. Suspension and expulsion. 15. Ensure compliance with the Americans and Disabilities (ADA) including administering medication to children with disabilities and administering care procedures for children with disabilities. 16. Outdoor play, including limitations placed on outdoor play due to weather or safety issues (considerations may include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, wind chill, ozone levels, pollen count, lightning, rain or ice). 17. Food and dietary policy, including information regarding meeting one-third of the child's recommended daily dietary allowance, policy regarding formula, breast milk, meals, and snacks and policy on providing supplemental food. 18. Management of illness including isolation precautions, symptoms for discharge and return, notification of parent of ill child and whether or not the provider will care for sick children. 19. Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury. Chir Department of i Le Children & Yout! 20. Administration of medication and topical products policy, medical foods, modified diets, and whether school age children are permitted to carry their own medical and ointments. 21. Transportation policy for field trips, routine walks, if applicable, and emergencies including if the provider will provide child care services to children whose parents refuse to grant consent for transportation to the source of emergency treatment. 22. Water activities/swimming. 23. Infant care, if applicable, including feeding, frequency of diaper checks, and information about daily activities. 24. Sleeping, napping and resting. 25. Evening and overnight care, if applicable. 26. Policy on hours of operation, closing due to weather, school delays or closings and any other factors. 27. Use of a substitute child care staff member or child care staff member pursuant to 5101:2-13-08 of the Administrative Code for sick days, vacations or other time off. 28. Situations that may require disenrollment of a child, if applicable. 29. Problem or issue resolution for parents or employees to follow when needing assistance in resolving problems related to the family child care home. 30.Formal screenings and assessments conducted on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to ODJFS pursuant to Chapter 5101:2-17 of the Administrative Code. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“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: Stacked firewood accessible. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“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 and/or being used inappropriately as noted in number(s) 5, 10 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 program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required, as indicated in the number(s) 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 and the Child Care Manual Procedural Letter No. 159 was not posted next to the chart. 4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number(s) 18 below: Procedures: 1. The written emergency and preparedness and response plan had not been completed 2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees 3. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes 4, Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated 5. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated 6. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies 7. Loss of power, water, or heat 8. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the program Details: 9, Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent 10. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions 11. Emergency contact information for parents and the program 12. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated 13. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available 14. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place 15. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip 16. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees 17. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate 18. Updating the plan on a yearly basis 19. Contact with local emergency management officials 20. The plan was unable to be implemented in that, [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In the review of the program’s records, it was determined that the written parental permission requirement for swimming/water activities was not met as noted in number(s) 2, 3, 4, below: 1. The child’s name and date of birth was missing. 2. Statement indicating whether the child is a non-swimmer or capable of swimming was missing. 3. Location of the water activities or swimming site by water of eighteen or more inches in depth was missing. 4. Astatement of whether or not the program is providing additional adults or child care staff members above the licensing ratio requirements for this activity was missing. 5. A signature and date from the parent indicating permission for the activity was missing. 6. Permission was not obtained when water was directly accessible to children. 7. Permission was not obtained prior to a child swimming or playing in water eighteen inches or more in depth. 8. Permission was not obtained prior to a child participating in activities in or on water eighteen inches or more in depth. 9. Permission was not obtained prior to infants and toddlers using wading pools. 10. Written permission was not updated annually for on-going activities. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“In review of records, it was determined the Child Care Staff Member(s) indicated on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number(s) 1. 1. The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development. 2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule. 5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development. 6. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of records, it was determined the CCSM or Substitute CCSM was left alone with children and did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s) 10, 14 below: 1. First Aid - expired training 2. First Aid - did not have verification of completion of First Aid training 3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 4. CPR - expired training 5. CPR - had not taken CPR training 6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training 7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups the program serves and developmental levels of all children in care 8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 9. CPR - audiovisual or electronic media training taken by staff did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training 11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training 12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of the CD training 13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training 15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training 16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“On the day of the inspection, the program’s written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item number(s) 15 below: General Information 1. Name, address, email address and telephone number. 2. Description of the provider's program philosophy. 3. Days and hours of operation, scheduled closings and basic daily schedule. A. Staff/child ratios and group size. 5. Opportunities for parent involvement in activities. 6. Opportunities for parents to meet with the provider regarding their child. 7. Payment schedule, overtime charges and registration fees if applicable. 8. Programs shall have a policy in place describing supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for mothers who wish to do so (if the program serves infants or toddlers). Provider Policies and Procedures 9. Enrollment including required enrollment information. 10. Care of children without immunizations. 11. Attendance including procedures for arrival and departure, the program's absent day policy, releasing child to persons other than the parent, releasing a child according to a custody agreement and follow up when a child scheduled to arrive from another program or activity does not arrive. 12. Supervision of children, including a separate supervision policy for school-age children, if applicable. 13. Child guidance. 14. Suspension and expulsion. 15. Ensure compliance with the Americans and Disabilities (ADA) including administering medication to children with disabilities and administering care procedures for children with disabilities. 16. Outdoor play, including limitations placed on outdoor play due to weather or safety issues (considerations may include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, wind chill, ozone levels, pollen count, lightning, rain or ice). 17. Food and dietary policy, including information regarding meeting one-third of the child's recommended daily dietary allowance, policy regarding formula, breast milk, meals, and snacks and policy on providing supplemental food. 18. Management of illness including isolation precautions, symptoms for discharge and return, notification of parent of ill child and whether or not the provider will care for sick children. 19. Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury. 20, Administration of medication and topical products policy, medical foods, modified diets, and whether school age children are permitted to carry their own medical and ointments. 21. Transportation policy for field trips, routine walks, if applicable, and emergencies including if the provider will provide child care services to children whose parents refuse to grant consent for transportation to the source of emergency treatment. 22. Water activities/swimming. 23. Infant care, if applicable, including feeding, frequency of diaper checks, and information about daily activities. 24. Sleeping, napping and resting. 25. Evening and overnight care, if applicable. 26. Policy on hours of operation, closing due to weather, school delays or closings and any other factors. 27. Use of a substitute child care staff member or child care staff member pursuant to 5101:2-13-08 of the Administrative Code for sick days, vacations or other time off. 28. Situations that may require disenrollment of a child, if applicable. 29. Problem or issue resolution for parents or employees to follow when needing assistance in resolving problems related to the family child care home. 30.Formal screenings and assessments conducted on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to ODJFS pursuant to Chapter 5101:2-17 of the Administrative Code. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR. 2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI. 3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file. 4, Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program were not properly housed or cared for or posed a threat to the safety or health of the children as noted in number(s) 7 below: 1. The animal’s cage was dirty with feces. 2. The aquarium was unclean. 3. The litter box was dirty with feces. 4. A pet posed a threat to the safety of a child in that [ ]. 5. A pet requiring a license did not have a current license. 6. Proper inoculation records were not on file at the program for a pet requiring inoculations. 7. Children were exposed to the pet's urine and/or feces. 8. Other [ ]. A pet that poses a threat to the children shall not be at the program. All pets at the program must receive proper care and housing. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“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(s) 13 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/guardian’s 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.”

“On the day of the inspection, the program’s written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item number(s) 15 below: General Information 1. Name, address, email address and telephone number. 2. Description of the provider's program philosophy. 3. Days and hours of operation, scheduled closings and basic daily schedule. A, Staff/child ratios and group size. 5. Opportunities for parent involvement in activities. 6. Opportunities for parents to meet with the provider regarding their child. 7. Payment schedule, overtime charges and registration fees if applicable. 8. Programs shall have a policy in place describing supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for mothers who wish to do so (if the program serves infants or toddlers). Provider Policies and Procedures 9. Enrollment including required enrollment information. 10. Care of children without immunizations. 11. Attendance including procedures for arrival and departure, the program's absent day policy, releasing child to persons other than the parent, releasing a child according to a custody agreement and follow up when a child scheduled to arrive from another program or activity does not arrive. 12. Supervision of children, including a separate supervision policy for school-age children, if applicable. 13. Child guidance. 14. Suspension and expulsion. 15. Ensure compliance with the Americans and Disabilities (ADA) including administering medication to children with disabilities and administering care procedures for children with disabilities. 16. Outdoor play, including limitations placed on outdoor play due to weather or safety issues (considerations may include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, wind chill, ozone levels, pollen count, lightning, rain or ice). 17. Food and dietary policy, including information regarding meeting one-third of the child's recommended daily dietary allowance, policy regarding formula, breast milk, meals, and snacks and policy on providing supplemental food. 18. Management of illness including isolation precautions, symptoms for discharge and return, notification of parent of ill child and whether or not the provider will care for sick children. 19. Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury. 20. Administration of medication and topical products policy, medical foods, modified diets, and whether school age children are permitted to carry their own medical and ointments. 21. Transportation policy for field trips, routine walks, if applicable, and emergencies including if the provider will provide child care services to children whose parents refuse to grant consent for transportation to the source of emergency treatment. 22. Water activities/swimming. 23. Infant care, if applicable, including feeding, frequency of diaper checks, and information about daily activities. 24. Sleeping, napping and resting. 25. Evening and overnight care, if applicable. 26. Policy on hours of operation, closing due to weather, school delays or closings and any other factors. 27. Use of a substitute child care staff member or child care staff member pursuant to 5101:2-13-08 of the Administrative Code for sick days, vacations or other time off. 28. Situations that may require disenrollment of a child, if applicable. 29, Problem or issue resolution for parents or employees to follow when needing assistance in resolving problems related to the family child care home. 30.Formal screenings and assessments conducted on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to ODJFS pursuant to Chapter 5101:2-17 of the Administrative Code. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”