3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

During the Renewal Inspection, there were no written notification of safe routes posted in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

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.

Staff members # 1 and 3 did not have 2 written references within their file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff member number 1 did not have Child Abuse and FBI clearance in file during the time of the Renewal Inspection and a Date of Hire was also absent from file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

protective electrical cover missing on one outlet on the 2nd floor near the listening station/center.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

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.

Clorox spray bottle that advises to "keep out of reach of children" was sitting on the edge of kitchen counter right within reach of children on the 1st floor, and Clorox spray bottle was sitting on black cart, also within reach of children on the 2nd floor.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

On the 2nd floor of the facility, safety locks were not activated on all 10 windows, allowing the windows to open fully (over 12 inches of space) potentially harmful to children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2024

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

3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

The purple bag with the First Aid Kit hanging on the wall near the back exit did not contain nonporous gloves.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

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

3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Staff members # 1 and 4 did not have a Health Assessment in their file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

There was no written notification to local traffic safety authorities on file during the Renewal Inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Hand washing signs stating when hands should be washed were absent in toileting areas, diapering station and the kitchen sink.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

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

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Staff # 1 and 2 did not have Fire Safety Training on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

In the outdoor play area, there is an HVAC unit exposed with pipes, hose and wiring.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024

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