3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

A renewal inspection was conducted 11/1/23. A review of the staff files found that staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/16/22. At that time, peeling paint was observed in the loft above the bookshelf.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/16/22. At that time, the mulch under the swings measured a depth of 6 inches. The mulch under the double slide measured a depth of 6 inches. Nine inches of mulch is required under embedded equipment.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification certificate effective 9/30/2019, requiring anyone hired after 9/30/19 to have the NSOR verification certificate to work in child care. The CPSL revision also includes the removal of the provisional hire period as of 12/31/2019. Effective December 31, 2019, the 90-day provisional hire period was obsolete and has been replaced by a 45-day provisional hire period. The new 45-day provisional hire period is only permitted once the certified child care facility applies for a provisional hire waiver and it is granted by OCDEL. Facility received provisional hire waiver 1/30/2020. Staff Person #1 may not work at the facility until a completed Child Abuse Clearance is on file.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 12/9/2020, was reviewed. The file contained a child abuse clearance for employment dated 6/4/15, which was expired at the time of hire for Staff Person #1. The file also contained a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 2/7/2020. The provisional hire period for Staff Person #1 ended on 1/23/21.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, the files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, 12 credits in the human services field, but did not contain verification of two years experience. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, but did not contain verification of two years experience. The file for Staff Person #4, an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, but did not contain verification of two years experience.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, the door to stage in the gym was not equipped with a lock. The toddler children had access to the cleaning supplies located on the janitor's cart just inside the door.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, approximately a dozen dead flies were observed on the window seat of the learning cube.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, peeling paint was observed next to the couch in the school age room.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, plastic bags were observed in unlocked cabinets at floor level in the young toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.175(c) · Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, the manufacturers' instructions for the booster seats used by the children were not present in the van.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/30/21. At that time, the file for Staff Person #3 only contained one written letter of reference.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.