MARCELLA CARMICHAEL

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 1 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: Submitted

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) 2 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: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined that the following hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in number(s) 4 and 15 below: 1. There was broken glass.2. There were tall weeds.3. There was poison ivy.4. There were tree branches.5. There was mold visible.6. The sandbox was contaminated.7. There were thistles with prickers.8. There were bird droppings.9. The outdoor area was littered with trash.10. The trash can was missing a lid.11. The trash was not emptied from the day(s) before.12. The trash can was overflowing with trash.13. The trash can was infested with insects.14. The trash can was visibly dirty.15. Wood in reach and visible as well as trash bags by the entry/exit doorway.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined the required supplies were not available for diaper changing as noted in the following number(s) 1 below: 1. There was no disposable separation material;2. There was no germicidal solution for sanitizing;3. There were no plastic containers or bags for the storage of soiled clothing;4. There was no clean supply of diapers;5. There was no extra change of clothing;6. Other [ ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined that sheets, mattresses and/or mattress covers did not meet the rule requirement as noted in number 2 below:1. At least one crib or playpen did not have a sheet.2.At least one sheet was too large.3.At least one sheet was too small.4.At least one sheet was torn.5.The mattress was not at least one and one-half inches thick.6.The mattress was not firm. 7.There was space between the mattress and the sides and end panels of the crib or playpen which exceeded one and one-half inches. 8.The mattress cover was not waterproof.9.The mattress cover was torn.10. Other: [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 02/28/2024. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 11 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR.2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR.3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire.5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change.6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed.7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable.8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment.9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen.10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen.11.Other: provider group and schedule needed in OPR Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for trainings listed in numbers 1and 4 below:1. First Aid - expired training2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule4. CPR - expired training5. CPR - had not taken CPR training6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training10. Communicable Disease - expired training11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the ruleCorrect the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the 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 numbers 14 and 15 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

During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 11 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR.2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR.3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire.5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change.6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed.7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable.8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment.9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen.10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen.11.Other :Provider group and schedule not completed in the OPR. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed

In review of records, it was determined the Child Care Staff Member(s) indicated on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number 1.1. The child care staff member had not completed at least six hours of professional development.2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule. 5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development.6. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed

During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program posed a threat to the safety or health of the children as noted in numbers 5 and 6 below: 1. The animals cage was dirty with feces.2. The aquarium was unclean.3. The litter box was dirty with feces.4. A pet posed a threat to the safety of a child in that [ ].5. A pet requiring a license did not have a current license.6. Proper inoculation records were not on file at the program for a pet requiring inoculations.7. Children were exposed to the pet's urine and/or feces.8. Other [ ].A pet that poses a threat to the children shall not be at the program. All pets at the program must receive proper care and housing. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined that the playground did not have adequate fall surface under and around equipment as noted in the following numbers 1 and 2 below:1. No fall surface2. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall3. Other [ ] Any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding needs a fall zone of protective material resilient under and around the equipment in order to protect children in the event of a fall. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the resilient material added, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program were not properly housed or cared for or posed a threat to the safety or health of the children as noted in number 6 below: 1. The animals cage was dirty with feces.2. The aquarium was unclean.3. The litter box was dirty with feces.4. A pet posed a threat to the safety of a child in that [ ].5. A pet requiring a license did not have a current license.6. Proper inoculation records were not on file at the program for a pet requiring inoculations.7. Children were exposed to the pet's urine and/or feces.8. Other [ ].A pet that poses a threat to the children shall not be at the program. All pets at the program must receive proper care and housing. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined that the Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required , as indicated in the number 3 below:1. In a location readily available to provider, child care staff members, employees, and residents;2. The chart was not posted.3. The posted chart was not the current version and the Child Care Manual Procedural Letter No. 159 was not posted next to the chart.4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved