LUCAS, SUSAN

During the inspection, it was determined that the Type B Home did not have a working smoke alarm [in the basement/on each level of the home] or smoke alarm(s) were not [placed/installed/tested/maintained] in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. A working smoke alarm must be placed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined that child care staff member, with preliminary approval on file, had sole responsibility of children and the JFS 01176 "Program Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care" was not on file was required. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176 or a statement that the child care staff member (s) no longer have sole responsibility of children, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed

In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number(s) [ 4 ] below:1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR.2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI.3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file.4. Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed

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 that children were not protected from the following item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 1 below:1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers;2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop;3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care;4. Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled;5. Stacked chairs;6. Telephone cords;7. Stacked chairs;8. Employee(s) purse(s);9. Diaper bags;10. Television not securely anchored;11. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall;12. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child;13. Chipping or peeling paint;14. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing;15. An area rug presented a tripping hazard;16. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ];17. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet;18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy;19. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ];20. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ];21. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a childs temperature. 22. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.23. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, as required, for the items in number 14 below: 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved