Learning Tree Academy

“During the inspection, a ratio of 1 child care staff member(s) for 7 children was determined to have occurred for the infant/toddler group. The following was observed: Two groups were combined, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group, Additional child care staff members must be hired or current child care staff members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. 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 children were left unattended while inside the program. The following was observed: two preschool aged children alone in the school-aged classroom 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.”

“"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: Small rocks that created a choking hazard were assessable in the toddler classroom. 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 that the playground did not have adequate shock-absorbing surface under and around playground equipment. Any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding should not be placed over, or immediately next to, hard surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, dirt, grass, or flooring covered by carpet or gym mats not intended for use as as surfacing for climbing equipment. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the shock-absorbing surface added, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the outdoor play space was not free of conditions that pose a tisk of harm to children. The following was observed: The outdoor area was littered with trash, there were tall weeds 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 outdoor play equipment was unsafe or not used as intended. The following was observed: Outdoor equipment, climber/swing set, was not securely anchored but did not present a risk of imminent danger of the structure collapsing when children are using the equipment 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 fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements. The following was observed: The fall zone was less than 6 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. The fall zone was less than 6 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 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.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the toddler group was offered hot dogs, which posed a choking hazard/was not appropriate for their age. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained. The following was observed: At least one individual's schedule was not current. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”