ADVANTAGE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

During the inspection, it was determined that a child was released to a person without prior parental permission. Children may only be released to the parent or to a person who has been previously approved by the parent. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not meet the requirements for bottle feeding as noted in number(s) 2 below:1. A bottle was propped for an infant feeding.2. An infant was placed in a crib with a bottle.3. An infant was not held or fed sitting up for bottle feedings.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined that at least one piece of equipment, furnishings, or material at the program was not constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The material had a tear.2. The material was not washable.3. The material was porous.4. The surface was cracked.5. The surface was repaired, but in a manner that still did not facilitate cleaning. 6. Other [ ]. Equipment, furnishings, and furniture shall be constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed or how the condition was remedied, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined that the equipment in number(s) 6 below had been used for sleeping infants and did not allow the infant to sleep on a firm mattress: 1. Mesh cribs;2. Play pens;3. Bassinets;4. Cots;5. Car seats;6. Infant swing;7. The floor;8. Infant seats;9. An infant placed in a car seat in a crib; 10. Other [ ]. Infants must be provided with a crib, which meets requirements specified in this rule, for resting and sleeping. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that staff training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

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 at least one area of the program or at least one piece of equipment had chipping or peeling paint. The preschool room needs painted. 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 staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number(s) 1, 2, and 3 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). 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 that the outdoor area was littered with debris. 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

During the inspection, it was determined that hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in number(s) 6 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. There were thistles with prickers. 7. There were bird droppings. 8. There were bolts with more than two threads exposed along a fence line or gate on a playground.9. The sandbox was contaminated.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 that outdoor play equipment was unsafe as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. There was rust exposed; choo choo on preschool playground2. There was protruding bolts; 3. There were cracks;4. There were holes;5. There was splintering wood;6. There were sharp edges or points;7. There were lead hazards;8. There were toxic substances;9. There were tripping hazards;10. There was chipped and/or peeling paint;11. Other [ ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

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 the program did not protect children from an unsafe item, condition or equipment noted in number(s) 17 below: 1. Closed ended pull cord(s) on the window blind(s)2. Extension cord(s); electrical cord(s) attached to an object that could result in a severe injury if pulled. 3. Stacked tables. 4. Folding tables.5. Matches and/or a lighter.6. Power tool(s).7. Live wires. 8. Stove(s) that are either on or able to be turned on by a child. 9. Asbestos. 10. Traffic.11. A body of water. 12. A well.13. Environmental hazard(s) confirmed by local authorities having jurisdiction over the hazard.14. A crockpot used to heat bottles.15. Immediate access to a knife.16. Large or heavy pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall.17. Other; long nails in low area exposed in 2 slats of fencing on preschool playgroundAny hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

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 at least one area of the program or at least one piece of equipment had chipping or peeling paint. Submit the programs corrective action plan 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 verification of a high school education was not on file nor verified in the Ohio Professional Registry for Child Care Staff Member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as required. Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the verification of a high school education, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

In review of the staff records, it was determined that medical examination statement(s) on file at the program were not dated within 12 months of the employee's first day of employment, for the employee(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart. Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined that Child Care Staff Member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation, as required by this rule. 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 staff records, it was determined that background checks were not requested for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number(s) 1 and 2 below:1. Submitting the request for a background check for child care in the OPR.2. Submitting fingerprints electronically according to the process established by BCI.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined that at least one piece of equipment, furnishings, or material at the program was not constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning as noted in number(s) 4 below:1. The material had a tear.2. The material was not washable.3. The material was porous.4. The surface was cracked. (blue couch in todd 1)5. The surface was repaired, but in a manner that still did not facilitate cleaning. 6. Other [ ]. Equipment, furnishings, and furniture shall be constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning. 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

During the inspection, it was determined that equipment and materials in at least five of the nine categories listed below 1 - 9 were not provided in sufficient quantities for the school-age children in the SA classroom, as required by the rule:1. Art supplies;2. Manipulative materials and equipment;3. Blocks;4. Science-nature equipment; 5. Language arts and auditory materials and equipment;6. Music equipment;7. Transportation materials and equipment;8. Sports and gross motor equipment;9. Pretend or dramatic play materials.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

During the inspection, it was determined that a copy of the daily program schedule was not posted in the infant areas as required. 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 the method for tracking children in each group did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number(s) 4 below:1. There was no method in place;2. The method did not include each child's name;3. The method did not include each child's date of birth;4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times;5. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group.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

During the inspection, it was determined that a child had been placed in a crib with an object that created a potential strangulation or suffocation risk, as indicated in number(s) 2 below: 1. Bib2. Pacifier clip/ribbon3. Teething jewelry4. Blanket for infant under twelve months old5. Pillow6. Boppie7. Bumper pad 8. Clothing stored in the crib9. Diaper bag 10. Object or toy strung over the crib in which a child can pull himself up11. Stuffed animal that is large/soft enough to conform to the shape of the child's face 12. Other [ ] The rule prohibits any item which obstructs child-care staff's visibility or poses a risk of strangulation or suffocation from being placed on or in a crib. Remove the item(s) immediately. Provide staff training. Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

During the inspection, it was determined that sheets did not meet the rule requirement as noted in number(s) 2 below:1. At least one crib 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. Crib sheets were not clean.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 the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number(s) 5 below. 1. The menu was not posted.2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents.3. The menu was not currently dated.4. The entire menu was substituted.5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served.6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided