Milestones Learning Center

“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's Records Review, with a condition that requires a DCY 01236 ""Health Care Plan Documentation & Permission to Administer Medication"" or equivalent form. The following was observed: • Child's name was missing or not attached. • Child's date of birth was missing or not attached. • Child's weight was missing or not attached. • Name of the medication/medical food was missing or not attached. • Dosage of medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached. • Time for medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached. ¢ Expiration date for medication/medical food was missing or not attached. • Symptoms that require staff to administer medication/medical food were missing or not attached. • Specific instructions to administer the medication/medical food were missing or not attached. • Actions to be taken if the symptoms do not subside were missing or not attached Signature of parent granting permission to implement the plan and verifying training was missing. ¢ Date of parent signature was missing. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed DCY 01236 or equivalent form, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“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: was The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired ° The first aid training was expired • The CPR training was expired 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 program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“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 child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development. (4 employees.) Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the immunization records for 2 of 14 employees, including child care staff members, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: ¢ The immunization records were not on file within the first thirty days from start of employment Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the tuberculosis (TB) screening for 2 of 14 employees, including child care staff members, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: • ATB screening was not on file prior to the first day of employment Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the DCY 01234 “Child Enrollment Form for Early Care and Education Programs” or equivalent form as required. The following was observed as missing: • Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator ¢ Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 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’s 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 numbers for medical, dental, and transport-related emergencies in addition to 9-1-1. Make the necessary revisions to the EPRP. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the administrator, child care staff, and/or employees of the program did not protect or remove children from a situation and/or person determined to be unsafe or inappropriate as noted in number(s) 5 below: 1. Verbal argument involving adults. 2. Staff member(s) allowed child(ren) to do something unsafe. 3. Staff member(s) did something unsafe. 4. Children were exposed to inappropriate [language; conversation; behavior; video; music; DVD] by a [staff member/child/parent]. 5. Other: Front door was unlocked and no staff were present at front desk to monitor persons entering or exiting the program and protect children from harm. While the program did not protect the child(ren) from an unsafe or inappropriate situation and/or person, it was determined the situation would not or did not result in a serious incident or injury to a child. All program employees must take actions to protect children in care. 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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number(s) 3 below: 1. Monthly fire drills. 2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September). 3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year. Quarter 2 Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background check requirements had not been followed, for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. The JFS 01177 "Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care" was on file instead of the JFS 01176. 2. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program. Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written disaster plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number(s) 15 & 16 below: Procedures: 1. The written disaster plan had not been completed 2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees 3. The plan was not used to respond to an emergency or disaster situation 4. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes 5. Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism 6. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats. 7. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies 8. Loss of power, water, or heat 9. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the program Details: 10. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent 11. A designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated. 12. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions 13. Emergency contact information for parents and the program 14. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated 15. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available 16. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place 17. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip 18. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees 19. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate 20. Updating the plan on a yearly basis 21. Contact with local emergency management officials Make the necessary revisions to the disaster plan. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for fire inspection as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The program did not have documentation on file for a fire inspection without any uncorrected violations within 12 months from the date of the last fire inspection and the request for the new inspection was not made at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the previous fire inspection. 2. The documentation for the most recent fire inspection contained violations that had not been corrected. 3. The [ ] space was being used and had not been approved by the fire department or the state fire marshal’s office for child care. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes an updated fire inspection without any uncorrected violations, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program had not performed and/or documented weekly inspections of vehicles used for transporting children. The weekly inspection needs to include the following: 1. A visual inspection of the tires for wear and tire pressure 2. A visual inspection of headlights, taillights, signals, mirrors, wiper blades, and dash gauges 3. An inspection for properly functioning child and driver restraints 4. An inspection for properly functioning doors and windows 5. An inspection for, and cleaning of, debris from inside the vehicle Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the documented weekly inspection of vehicles, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background check requirements had not been followed, for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The JFS 01177 "Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care" was on file instead of the JFS 01176. 2. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program. Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written disaster plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number(s) 11 and 12 below: Procedures: 1. The written disaster plan had not been completed 2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees 3. The plan was not used to respond to an emergency or disaster situation 4. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes 5. Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism 6. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats. 7. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies 8. Loss of power, water, or heat 9. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the program Details: 10. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent 11. A designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated, 12. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions 13. Emergency contact information for parents and the program 14. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated 15. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available 16. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place 17. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip 18. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees 19. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate 20. Updating the plan on a yearly basis 21. Contact with local emergency management officials Make the necessary revisions to the disaster plan. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item number(s) 14, 15, and 29 below: General Information 1. Program name, address, email address and telephone number. 2. Description of the program’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 program activities. 6. Opportunities for parents to meet with teachers regarding their child. 7. Payment schedule, overtime charges and registration fees as applicable. 8. Supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for mothers who wish to do so (if the program serves infants or toddlers). Program 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. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including administering medication to children with disabilities and administering care procedures to 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 a policy on providing supplemental food. 18. Management of illness including isolation precautions, symptoms for discharge and return and notification of parent of ill child. 19. Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury. 20. Administration of medication and topical products including medical foods, modified diets and whether school age children are permitted to carry their own medication and ointments. 21. Transportation for fieldtrips, routine trips (if applicable) and emergencies, including if the center 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 including closing due to weather, school delays or closings and any other factors. 27, Situations that may require disenrollment of a child, if applicable. 28. Problem or issue resolution for parents or employees to follow when needing assistance in resolving problems related to the child care program. 29, Formal screenings and assessments on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to ODJFS pursuant to 5101:2-17-02 of the Administrative Code. Revise the program’s written policies and procedures to include the missing information. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the revised written policies and procedures, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that parent(s) of the children enrolled in the program were not provided with a current copy of Appendix C to this rule. 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.”