Lofton, Lisa

“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: Toys/items observed to be tripping hazard in daycare room. 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 information was not up to date in the Ohio statewide licensing system. The following information was not current: Hours and services offered need updated 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 the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 2/18/2026. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in the Ohio statewide licensing system to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 124 degrees in the bathroom. 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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that emergency phone numbers were not posted, readily in view in spaces used by the children. The following was observed: PCSA- Public children service agency phone number not correct Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met. The following was observed: Routine trip permission forms incomplete for all children. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form was not updated, as required by this rule. Correct the violation and submit 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 DCY 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care” or equivalent as required. The following was observed as missing: Parent information incomplete, child date of birth needs corrected on one form. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that immunization records were not on file, as required. The following was observed: Immunization record not current for one child. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it as noted in numbers 10 and 14 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in the backyard. 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: hedge trimmer Provide staff training. Submit the program’s 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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 5 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4, Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable. 7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the Type B Home did not have a working smoke alarm on the top floor of the home. A working smoke alarm must be placed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 7 below in written attendance and Kinder Connect. 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 child’s weekly schedule. 7. The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each child’s 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 program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program were missing items as noted in numbers 5 and 6 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 Hamilton County dog license did not have a current license. 6. Dog did not have record of current rabies vaccination 7. Children were exposed to the pet's urine and/or feces. 8. Other [ ]. 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 was not maintaining a smoke free environment, as noted in the number 3 below: 1. The program did not provide a smoke free environment for children during the hours of child care in that [ ]. 2. An individual left the home to smoke, however, this smoking occurred in an area within view of the children, 3. A"No Smoking" sign was not displayed in a conspicuous place at the main entrance. 4. Smoking had occurred in the program or vehicle during hours the program was not in operation; however, parents had not been given written notice of this. 5. Children had access and/or were exposed to smoking paraphernalia in that [cigarettes/cigars/pipe butts/ashes/chewing or smokeless tobacco/electronic cigarettes/vaporizers/bong] was/were observed in view of children. 6. Other []. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan" were not followed as noted in numbers 3 and 4 below: 1. The plan was not posted on each level of the home used for child care. 2. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete. 3. The location of the fire extinguisher was not complete. 4. The telephone number for local emergency management agency was not complete. 5. Location of children's records was not complete. 6. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed i the event of an evacuation was not complete. 7. The current version of the prescribed form was not used. 8. The plan was not implemented when necessary in that [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During this inspection, it was determined that food was not stored in a safe manner as noted in number 1 below: 1. The refrigerator did not maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below; 2. Milk was not refrigerated for approximately ( ) minutes after being served; 3. Food was observed thawing on the counter; 4. Spoiled food was served to children. 5. Other [ ]. 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 program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that sheets, mattresses and/or mattress covers did not meet the rule requirement as noted in number 1 below: 1. At least one crib or playpen did not have a sheet. 2. At least one sheet was too large. 3. At least one sheet was too small. 4. At least one sheet was torn. 5. The mattress was not at least one and one-half inches thick. 6. The mattress was not firm. 7. There was space between the mattress and the sides and end panels of the crib or playpen which exceeded one and one-half inches. 8. The mattress cover was not waterproof. 9. The mattress cover was torn. 10. Other: [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department 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 numbers 4, 16, 3, 10 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. Not on current enrollment form version DCY 8/2025 Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it. A bathroom cleaner was accessible in the bathroom. Lawn mower, hedge trimmer, and other lawn equipment accessible outside. Lighter fluid was also accessible outside. 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: [ ]. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout Provide staff training. Submit the program’s 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.”

“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 had a grill accessible in backyard and also kitchen knives accessible in a cup on kitchen counter. Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the Days and Hours of Operation was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record. Levi did not have his arrival time on the attendance sheet. Also both Levi and Jassiah need clocked in upon arrival and departure of the program on Kinder Connect. 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 pets at the program did not all have dog license or vaccination records. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the following hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in number 2 below: 1. There was broken glass. 2. There were tall weeds/grass 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. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 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 []. 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 Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required, as indicated in the number 2 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 that the program's weekly menu did not have weekend menu options listed. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“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 program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Program needs to have Vitamin A/D/1% milk available onsite.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the written record used to document infant routines and activities did not meet the requirements as noted in number 2-5 below: 1. A daily written record was not provided to the parent or person picking up the infant on a daily basis. 2. Food intake was missing. 3. Sleeping patterns was missing. 4. Times and results of diaper changes was missing. 5. Information about daily activities was missing. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form was not on file for infant in care, as required by this rule. 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 substitute Celienna did not have updated communicable disease or child abuse training on file. 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 the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care” was incomplete for children in care. See below. For the second parent information- if the parent does not want this listed- please write N/A in large letters here. 1. Levi Thomas was missing second parent info on page 1, the mothers work info on page 1, page 2 and page 3 were left blank, and page 4 needs the provider signature 2. Jassiah needs 2nd parent info on page 1 updated 3. Avery Lofton is missing 2nd parent info 4. Ava Lofton is missing 2nd parent info and questions on page 2 were missing Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for Levi Thomas. He needs the completed medical statement cover page and vaccination record. 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 the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 7/24/2024. The rule requires the program complete and submit a Chir Department of i Le Children & Yout! corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the dog in the home did not have a rabies vaccination that was current. Dog license was not current at time of visit. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not current. Joshua profile was incomplete and he was also missing from the program's organization dashboard. 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 the provider did not have a current JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for Ava. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined an unprotected open flame was used while care was being provided. 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 dog vaccines were not listed out on the vaccine form. 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 was not on file/updated. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of records, it was determined the substitute had expired CPR/First aid training. 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. | Corrective Action Plan Due: 08/24/2024”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the organizational dashboard in the OPR was not current. Joshua also was missing a hire date on his individual account. 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 provider did not have current valid documentation for CPR/First aid. 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.”

“It was determined, the provider had not updated the policies and procedures handbook.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 8/23/2023. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the Type B Home did not have a working smoke alarm in the basement. A working smoke alarm must be placed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the dog was missing dog vaccinations and an updated dog license. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During this inspection, it was determined that the refrigerator did not maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that Ava Baker's medical statement was missing. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”