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.

The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for staff persons #1 and #2 are dated more than 12 months apart. Staff person #1: 8/8/21 and 9/1/22; Staff person #2: 8/27/21 and 9/3/22.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

The emergency contact form and the parent agreement form in the files for children #1 and #2 lacked documentation that the parent has reviewed and updated the forms within the last 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for Staff #2, with a hire date of 11/5/21, includes documentation of certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR, which is dated 2/26/22. Certification was due 90 days following hire, as per the current regulations. The file for Staff #4, an existing staff member, included documentation of current certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR, which is dated 2/5/22. Certification was due180 days (6/17/21), following the implementation of the current regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2022

Category: ratio. 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 11/5/21, does not include a valid sex offender registry check from the state of Maryland, where she resided in the 60 months prior to hire.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2022

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

3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #1 are dated 9/30/20 and 12/1/21, more than 12 months apart.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for Staff #3, with a hire date of 6/25/21, includes documentation of health and safety training numbers 1 - 9, as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f), which was completed on 10/28/21. Training was due to be completed within 90 days of hire, as per the current regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2022

Category: health medication. 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 9/7/21, and who has lived in Ohio within the last 5 years, does not include a child abuse clearance or sex offender clearance from Ohio, or proof of application prior to working with children provisionally.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2021

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

3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

The agreement on file for Child #4 is not signed by the operator.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

The agreement on file for Child #4 does not include the child's date of admission.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, #2, and #3 does not include complete addresses for all listed release persons.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The emergency plan on file at the facility does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, as required per updates to 3270 Child Care Center regulations, effective 12/19/20.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for Staff person #1, with a hire date of 6/16/21, does not include documentation of current certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR. Certification was due within 90 days after hire, by 9/14/21, as per the implementation of the current regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2021

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

3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for Staff #1, with a hire date of 6/16/21, lacked documentation of health and safety training numbers 1 - 9, as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f). Training was required within 90 days of hire, by 9/14/21, following the implementation of the current regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2021

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

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

The facility did not have information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically posted, or verification that the information had been shared with parents.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

The emergency plan on file at the facility does not include lock down procedures, as required per updates to 3270 Child Care Center regulations, effective 12/19/20.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.