Rooted Early Learning Center

“During the inspection, it was determined that the equipment had been used for sleeping infants and did not allow the infant to sleep on a firm mattress. The following equipment was used: infant seats Infants must be provided with a crib, which meets requirements specified in this rule, for resting and sleeping. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that staff training was provided, to the Department 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: services offered, age groups served, attendance options. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

“During the inspection, it was determined that the method for tracking children in each group did not meet the requirements of the rule. The following was observed: Children were not signed in as they entered the group or signed out when leaving. 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: - Eleven screws were protruding from the wall in the hallway. - Plastic diaper storage bags were stored under the changing table in the younger toddler room, within the reach of the children. - A blue area rug in the infant room was curled upward, providing a tripping hazard. - Two plastic benches were stored one on top of each other in the preschool room, providing a tipping hazard. - Acrib was blocking an evacuation exit. - Two sections of the doorframe, entering the preschool rooms, were broken off, leaving sharp edges. 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 environment, furniture, materials, and/or equipment were not kept in a sanitary condition at all times. The following was observed: - The hallway walls were dirty. - The lid to a wastebasket was dirty. - The portable wooden stairs and stepstools were dirty. The center shall be cleaned daily. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

“During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair. The following was observed: - The straps were attached but were not used on the changing pad in the infant room. - The book holder, in the infant room was not stable, - The handles on the dramatic play refrigerator were not fully attached. 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 outdoor play space was not free of conditions that pose a risk of harm to children. The following was observed: The tarp under the mulch was protruding, providing a tripping hazard. 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 at least one crib was not labeled with the child's name, as required by this rule. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”