ABC Kidz 3.1.12 First Year Inspection

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Ohio Department of Job & Family Services

Bureau of Child Care & Development

COMPLIANCE INSPECTION

Center Monitoring and Technical Assistance

615 W. Superior Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44113

(216) 787-4958

Inspection Date - Time Inspection Date - Time (Day 2) Inspection Date - Time (Day 3)

License NumberName

Phone NumberAddress

Inspection Type License Expiration Date Inspection Scope Inspection Notice

County

LORAIN

Unannounced

300156ABC KIDZ CHILDCARE

515 N. ABBE RD. ELYRIA, OH 44035

Full05/01/2013

STEPHANIE ROMANO

(440) 365-0027

First Year #2

Takara MadkinsDate Date

03/01/2012 - 01:15 PM to 06:00 PM N/A N/A

Administrator's/Designee's signature indicates acknowledgement of the report only, not necessarily agreement with the findings.

All licensed child care centers are required to post, at a minimum, all substantiated complaint investigation allegation findings, as well as all regular

inspection findings in a conspicuous place at the center. For complete records of child care licensing inspections and complaint investigations, including

all allegations, please contact the Child Care Licensing Section at (866) 886-3537, Option 4 or the child care website at www.jfs.ohio.gov/cdc for a public

records request.

Note: All Findings/Corrections printed in RED are considered serious risk violations. Documenting Statements, Supplemental Information and Rationales

may be included in this report; this information is provided for technical assistance, and may not be associated with any Out of Compliance items.

License/Approvals

5101:2-12-07: Inspection and Investigation Rights In Complian

5101:2-12-09: Application Denial/License Revocation Compliance Not Verifi

5104.02/5104.04: License/Report Posted In Complian

License Location Report Location

Parent Board Parent Board

Documenting Statements/Supplemental Information

The license and all inspection reports were posted as required.

5101:2-12-03: License Capacity (E) In Complian

Age GroupLicense Capacity Current Enrollment

Infant

Toddler

Preschool

Schoolage

Total Capacity: Total Enrollment:

Full Time Part Time Totals Full Time Part Time Totals

10 0

14 0 14

24

10

0 24

0 10

58 62

13

11

21

17

0

0

0

0

13

11

21

17

10

Staff Needed: 7

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License/Approvals


The center was operating within their license capacity limits.

Current Enrollment:

20children under 2 1/2 years of age

42 children 2 /12 years of age and over

During the inspection, the center requested a converted capacity of 58 total children, of which no more than 21 can be under 2 1/2

years of age.

5101:2-12-10: Building Approval (E) In Complian

Building Department

City of Elyria

Structure Name Use Group Approval Date Occupancy Limit

I CAN Enrichment Center E 12/18/2008 105

5101:2-12-11: Fire Department Approval (E) In Complian

Approval Type Approval Date

Annually Within License Period 01/26/2012


Please note that an annual fire inspection approval must be secured for the center. Secure a new approval by 1/26/12 (12 monthsfrom the date of the center's last fire inspection). The center's license expiration date under the old rule was 5/1, and therefore the

center is in compliance under the old rule and has been instructed of the new rule. Please submit a new fire inspection to the

department immediately. Please submit the written approval to this office as soon as it is received.

5101:2-12-12: Food Service Licensure/Food Catered In Complian

License/Exemption Health Department

Class 2 Elyria City


The food service license was observed posted. Following is the audit number and date: 9597221 / expires 3.1.12.

Space/Program

5101:2-12-13: Indoor Floor Space In Complian


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Space/Program

Room Area Children Allowed

yellow room (school-age) 362 SqFt 10

blue room (older toddlers) 440 SqFt 12red room (preschool) = 1307 total square footage = 37 total chil 505 SqFt 14

361307 SqFtTotals:

5101:2-12-13: Separation of Infants and Toddlers Under 2 1/2 Yrs In Complian

Room Area Children Allowed

399 Sq. Ft.purple room (infant) 11

367 Sq. Ft.green room (younger toddler) 10

5101:2-12-14: Onsite Outdoor Play Space (*) In Complian

Play Space Area Children Allowed

1422 Sq. Ft.outdoor play area 23


The quarterly playground inspection(s) were completed and documented, as required. The most recent inspection report form was

dated 1/12/12.

5101:2-12-14: Outdoor Play Equipment In Complian


Outdoor equipment was viewed to be safe and free of rust, sharp points, and other hazards.

5101:2-12-14: Outdoor Play Fall Surface In Complian


The protective material used under outdoor equipment was mulch.

5101:2-12-14: Parks/Indoor Play Space N

5101:2-12-15.3: Smoke Free Environment In Complian


No smoking was allowed on the premises, and the notice stating that smoking is prohibited was observed posted in a conspicuous

place.

5101:2-12-17: Swimming and Water Safety (*) N

5101:2-12-18: Transportation Procedural Requirements (*) Out of Complian


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Space/Program

Code

This rule requires certain safety precautions be followed whenever children are transported or walked off the center's premises for

either field trips or routine trips. This rule includes requirements for the vehicle driver, child restraint systems, and items to be taken on

the trips, such as a first aid kit and information on the children. Written parental permission that contains specific information isrequired before a child may be taken off the center premises. Each child shall wear identification that includes the center's name,

address, and telephone number except for routine trips to and from home or school. The rule also requires that a person trained in

first aid, management of communicable disease and CPR be present at the field trip site. A person trained in first aid/management of

communicable disease must be on the vehicle used for routine trips.

Findings/Corrections

During the inspection, it was observed that a person trained in first aid and management of communicable diseases did not

accompany the children on the vehicle during a routine trip to school. A fully trained person must be present with the children for all

routine trips. Please send a written statement to this office which indicates who will accompany the children on routine trips. Also

include documentation of the required trainings, if not already verified by this department, or specific dates the training is scheduled.

Compliance Response Due by: 03/31/12

5101:2-12-18.2: Transportation/Driver Requirements (*) In Complian

5101:2-12-18.1: Transportation/Vehicle Requirements (*) In Complian


A new vehicle has been purchased by the center. The annual safety check is required to be completed before 10/29/12.

5101:2-12-23: Evening and Overnight Care (Between 7:00 PM - 6:00 AM) In Complian


The following are the regulations which must be in place in order to provide evening and overnight care: 1. Child-care staff must be

awake and adequately supervising sleeping children; 2. Adequate lighting of indoor and outdoor areas must be provided; 3.

Access shall be limited to authorized persons; 4. A written security plan shall be provided which ensures unauthorized persons willnot have access to the center and that children will be supervised at all times; 5. Separate arrangements for children who are

sleeping and awake shall be provided; 6. Children shall sleep in areas on the ground floor unless another floor has been

approved by the fire official; 7. Parents shall provide information on bedtime routines; 8. The center shall provide a program of

evening activities; 9. Individual cots, cribs, and blankets shall be provided; 10. Clean, comfortable sleeping garments shall be

provided; 11. Individual storage spaces for children's personal items shall be provided; 12. School-age boys and girls shall be

separated during washing and while changing clothes; 13. Staff shall assist children based on each child's developmental needs;

14. Bed linens shall be changed appropriately; 15. Personal hygiene items shall be provided, labeled, and stored in a sanitary

manner; 16. Children shall be provided with running water, soap, and toothpaste; 17. If used, bathtubs and showers shall be

maintained in a safe and sanitary manner; 18. All children shall be bathed separately. During the inspection, rules pertaining to

evening and overnight care were discussed but not observed. Licensing staff was assured that the above required procedures

were being followed, except as otherwise noted in this report.

Classroom

5101:2-12-15: Safe Indoor Equipment/Environment (*) In Complian

5101:2-12-15: Sanitary Indoor Equipment/Environment In Complian


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Classroom


We discussed the cleaning and sanitation of items and toys mouthed by children.

On the day of the inspection, the center provided a clean environment in accordance with Appendix A of this rule, which included the

furniture, materials and equipment.

5101:2-12-15.4: Toothbrushing In Complian

5101:2-12-16: Programming Environment In Complian


On the day of the inspection, developmentally-appropriate practices were observed in the infant; toddler; preschool; school child

classroom.

Daily schedules were observed posted.

5101:2-12-16: Equipment/Materials In Complian


Sufficient equipment was observed in all categories.

5101:2-12-19: Cots In Complian

Cots Needed Cots Verified Mats Verified for School Age

35 57 N/A


Cots were placed appropriately and safely during nap time.

Cots were assigned individually by a number system.

The rest area had adequate lighting, which allowed for the visual supervision of children.

5101:2-12-20: Staff/Child Ratios (E) Out of Complian

Ratios Age Group Observation Notes

1 : 6 < 12 Months 1st Out of Compliance; Lashunda

1 : 4 18 Months < 30 Months 1st NapTime; Kim

1 : 7 3 Years < 4 Years 1st NapTime; Tracy

1 : 5 < 12 Months 2nd Tiffany

1 : 4 18 Months < 30 Months 2nd Kim

1 : 6 3 Years < 4 Years 2nd Tracy

1 : 8 5 Years < Kindergarden 2nd Danielle

1 : 2 School Age < 11 Years 1st routine trip; Lashunda


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Classroom

Code

This rule requires that the following staff/child ratios and group sizes be maintained:

1:5 infants under 12 months of age

1:6 infants 12 months of age to 18 months1:7 toddlers 18 to 30 months of age

1:8 toddlers 30 to 36 months of age

1:12 preschoolers 3 years of age

1:14 preschoolers 4 and 5 years of age

1:18 school children under 11 years of age

1:20 school children 11 years of age and older

The rule allows twice the number of toddlers, preschool, and school children per child-care staff member for up to one and one-half

hours in a 24-hour period during nap time once all children are resting or sleeping on cots and as long as enough child-care staff

members remain available in the building to meet staff/child ratio requirements. An Employee Record Chart must be maintained at

the center which demonstrates that enough child care staff members are employed to meet the required staff/child ratio for the number

of children the center is authorized to serve.

Findings/Corrections - Serious Risk

During the inspection, a ratio of 1 child-care staff member(s) for 6 children was observed forthe infant group when the administrator

stated one child care staff member was terminated. Additional child-care staff members must be hired or current child-care staff

members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. Review the requirements of the rule with all child-care staff members, and

submit written assurance staff have been trained and the center's plan for maintaining the required staff/child ratios to verify

corrective action taken.


5101:2-12-20: Group Size (*) In Complian


The group sizes observed on the day of the inspection were in compliance.

5101:2-12-20: Supervision (E) In Complian


Child-care staff members were observed properly supervising the children and were able to intervene as needed.

5101:2-12-21: Care/Nurturing of Children (*) In Complian

5101:2-12-22: Child Guidance/Management (*) In Complian

5101:2-12-34: Medical/Dental/General Emergency Plan (*) In Complian


On the day of this inspection, the complete prescribed medical, dental, and general emergency plan(s) were posted in the center as

required.

Posted documentation for completed fire drills was verified during this inspection.

Requirements regarding the revised JFS 01242 Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan (including the JFS 01201 Dental

First Aid Chart), and monthly weather emergency drills were discussed during the inspection.


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Staffing/Attendance

5101:2-12-20: Children Combined When No More Than 12 on Premises In Complian

Location

toddler room

5101:2-12-20: Second Adult N

5101:2-12-20: Attendance In Complian


The Required Staff/Child Ratios form was posted at the center, in conspicuous area(s) at the entrance to each classroom, as

required.

Child-care staff members were observed recording the attendance for each child upon arrival and documenting each child's

departure.

5101:2-12-20: Substitutes In Complian


The center had an available substitute listed on the Employee Record Chart.

Staff Requirements

5101:2-12-24: Administrator Responsibilities/Time On-Site (E) In Complian

Posted Location Designee

Front Entry Crystal Grier

5101:2-12-24: Administrator Qualifications (E) Out of Complian

Administrator(s) Qualifications Rules Course Completed

CHRISTINE KRAMER AA Child Dev./ECE Yes

Code

This rule outlines educational, experience, and training requirements for the person designated as the administrator of a center.

Written documentation which verifies the administrator's qualification shall be kept on file at the center. All administrators are required

to complete a rules review course provided by the department. A change in the position of administrator needs to be reported to the

licensing office within five office days.


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Staff Requirements


During the inspection, it was determined that a change of an administrator had been made and the owner or administrator had

failed to provide notification of this change to the department . The center sent nofication within 5 days, but did not send notification

of the newly appointed administrator with administrator qualifications within 30 days, as required. A license is only valid for thelicensee, administrator, address and license capacity designated on the license. The owner or administrator of the center must

submit to this department written notification along with verification that the new administrator meets the requirements.


5101:2-12-25: Child-Care Staff Educational Requirements (E) Out of Complian

Code

This rule requires that a child-care staff member have verification on file by the first day of employment of a minimum of a high school

education or the equivalent, and be at least 18 years of age. For vocational students, verification the student is enrolled in the second

year of a child-care training program shall be on file. A parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the center that is acting as a child-care

staff member shall also meet the requirements of this rule.


In review of the staffs' records, it was determined that verification of a high school education was not on file for 1 of 8 child-care staff

as required. Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name of any child-care staff whose verification was not on file. Please

secure and submit copies of the educational verification for these individuals to this office to verify corrective action taken.


5101:2-12-25: Employee Records (*) Out of Complian

Code

This rule requires that the center shall secure by the first day of employment and maintain on file for review, information for each

employee which includes the following:

1. A current medical examination from a licensed physician, a physicians assistant or a certified nurse practitioner dated within three

years prior to the first day of employment and every three years thereafter;2. Three references from a person not related to the employee which attests to the employees suitability to work with children;

3. A statement signed by the employee which verifies the administrator has reviewed the licensing rules, the centers parent/employee

policies and procedures and the centers medical, dental and general emergency plan;

4. Employment records which document the days and hours worked, duties, and group assignments, if applicable, for current

employees as well as those who have left the centers employment within the past three years.;

5. Within thirty days of employment, all child-care staff members need to have documentation of completed orientation training.


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Staff Requirements


During the inspection, it was determined that a medical on file for 1 of 8 employees listed on the Employee Record Chart was not

completed within twelve months prior to the first day of employment, as required. Please secure a currently dated medical

examination statement for each employee indicated and send a copy to this office as verification of compliance.


During the inspection, it was observed that a complete employee statement which verified review of the l icensing rules and the

review and receipt of the center's policies and procedures and medical, dental, and a general emergency plan, was not on file for

each employee as required. Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the names of any staff who did not have a statement on file.

Please secure the statement(s) and submit copies to this office to verify compliance.


During the inspection it was determined that the administrator or designee had not conducted orientation training for new child-care

staff employed at the center. Currently the center does not have a qualified administrator. The rule requires the administrator or

designee to present an orientation training covering all topics pertaining to the center, using the outline prepared by the department.

Please forward your written plan of corrective action taken.


5101:2-12-26: Statement of Nonconviction and Criminal Records Checks (E) Out of Complian

Code

The rule requires that all employees, second adults and owners annually sign a nonconviction statement as a screening measure,

which secures the employees' assurance that they have not been convicted of specific crimes that bar child-care employment or had a

child removed from their care. The prescribed form lists the specific crimes on the reverse side so that staff can have full knowledge of

the barred offenses prior to signing the form. The rule also requires that each employer submit requests for BCII and FBI criminal

records checks to the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation prior to hiring an individual. The BCII is then required every

four years thereafter. Both the BCII and FBI criminal records checks are required every four years for administrators and individual

owners.


In review of the employees' records, it was determined that Statements of Nonconviction signed by an employee was missing the

back side of the form that lists the barred offenses. Refer to the Employee Record Chart which indicates all employees who need to

re-sign the complete form. Please forward a written statement which indicates this form is now on file for each employee as

verification of compliance.


In review of the employees' records, it was determined that Statement of Nonconviction was not on file for 1 of 8 employees, as

indicated on the Employee Record Chart. By the date of hire and annually thereafter, each employee, administrator, second adult

and owner must sign the prescribed form which is to be kept on file at the center and available for review by the director's

representative. Please secure a signed statement for each person indicated and forward a copy of each to this office to verify

compliance.


5101:2-12-27: FA/Disease Management/CPR/Child Abuse Prevention (*) In Complian


The center had at least one child-care staff member with currently valid training in both First Aid and the Management of

Communicable Disease, CPR, and Child Abuse Prevention present; scheduled and readily accessible during all hours of

operation.

5101:2-12-28: Inservice Training (*) In Complian


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Staff Requirements


At the time of the inspection, all staff were current with inservice training.

Center Policies

5101:2-12-29: Nondiscriminatory Practices In Complian

5101:2-12-30: Center Information/Policies/Procedures In Complian


No changes have been made to the parent handbook since it was last approved by this department.

Statements signed by parents/guardians, which indicated receipt of the center policies and procedures, were verified on file.

Requirements regarding information that needs to be added to policies and procedures for parents/guardians related to parent

participation and contact lists were discussed during the inspection.

5101:2-12-31: Administration of Medication In Complian


There were no children on medication at this time; however, the method of storage and practices for the administration were

reviewed.

5101:2-12-32: Parental Participation In Complian

5104.011: Unlimited Access In Complian

5101:2-12-32: Parent Roster N

5101:2-12-33: Management of Illness In Complian


The Communicable Disease Chart was posted and was readily available to staff and parents in the entry way.

The center staff stated parents were informed when their child had any exposure to a contagious illness by a posted notice.

Emergency Planning

5101:2-12-35: Incident/Injury Reporting In Complian


The requirements for completing incident/injury reports and the requirements for forwarding reports to the licensing office were

discussed during the inspection.

5101:2-12-36: First Aid Supplies/Procedures (*) In Complian


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Emergency Planning


The center had a complete first aid kit readily available at the center.

Children's Records

5101:2-12-37: Medical/Enrollment Records Out of Complian

Code

Each child attending the center, except those children who are attending a grade of kindergarten or above in an elementary school,

shall have on file within 30 days of the child's date of admission a medical statement signed by the physician, physician's assistant, or

advanced practice nurse who examined the child. The medical statement must have a date of examination within the 12 months

preceding the child's date of enrollment and be updated every 13 months after the examination date. Forms prescribed by the

department shall be used to secure parent roster permissions, enrollment, health, and emergency transportation information for

children. The completed forms for each child who attends must be maintained on file at the center and updated annually.

Findings/CorrectionsIn review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that current medical statements were not on file, as required, for

children listed on the Children's Records Review form. Please secure a medical statement for any child listed, and submit a copy to

this office as verification of compliance.


5101:2-12-38: Care Plan for Children with Health Conditions In Complian


At the time of the inspection, there were no children currently enrolled who had health conditions.

Handwashing and Infant/Toddler Care

5101:2-12-15.1: Handwashing and Standard Precautions (*) In Complian

5101:2-12-15.2: Diapering and Toilet Training (*) In Complian


Appropriate diaper changing procedures were observed during the inspection in the infant room(s).

5101:2-12-40: Infant Daily Program (*) Out of Complian

Daily Record

Yes

Code

This rule requires that the center provide a daily program of activities suitable to the age and abilities of the infants in care.

Additionally, this rule requires that infants have a safe and comfortable play space that is separate from sleeping quarters. Cribs must

be set apart from the play space by a safe, and sturdy physical barrier so that children do not have access to the sleeping area for play

activities. The barrier should not impair the supervision of infants by child care staff, and provide for safe access. For infants up to 18

months of age, a daily written record documenting the child's day must be provided to parents.


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Handwashing and Infant/Toddler Care


During this inspection, it was observed that the barrier separating the sleep and play space was inadequate in that it did not prevent

the children from moving to the crib area. Please provide a safe and sturdy separation barrier that meets the requirements of this

rule, and submit written documentation of the corrective action taken.


5101:2-12-40: Infant Care Giver In Complian

5101:2-12-41: Infant Food/Formula In Complian


All bottles were labeled as required.

All bottles were warmed in accordance with the rules in a: bottle warmer.

5101:2-12-42: Cribs (*) Out of Complian

Porta-cribs Full-sized Cribs

4 7

Code

This rule requires that each infant be provided with a separate crib that meets requirements specified in this rule. Only children less

than 30 inches in height may be assigned to a porta crib. Children more than 30 inches, but less than 35 inches in height must be

assigned to a full size crib. Any infant 16 months of age or older may be assigned to a cot with written permission from the parents.

This rule sets forth requirements for crib construction and size, assignments and labeling, cleaning and sanitation, safety, including

sheets and mattresses, and spacing between cribs. A secure waterproof mattress cover that is not hazardous to children must be

used. Neither bumper pads nor any other material which can obstruct a child care staff member's view of a child may be used in the

crib. Infants may not wear bibs or any other item which poses a strangulation hazard while in a crib. Infants shall be placed on their

backs to sleep and are not permitted to sleep in swings, car seats, mesh cribs, playpens, bassinets, or other equipment, unless a

medical condition exists in which case a physician's permission is required.


During this inspection, it was observed that cribs were not two feet apart when in use, as required by this rule. The center must

rearrange the cribs so that they are properly spaced. Please submit the center's written verification that this has been done, and

include the plan to maintain compliance.


Food/Nutrition

5101:2-12-39: Intervals of Meals/Snacks In Complian


Meals were provided at intervals as required by this rule.

Snacks were provided at intervals as required by this rule.

5101:2-12-39: Requirements for Meals/Snacks Out of Complian


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Food/Nutrition

Code

This rule requires that the center serve a meal which meets one-third of the recommended daily dietary allowances as most recently

specified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) child and adult care food program. The meals must include one

serving of fluid milk, one serving of meat or meat alternative, two servings of vegetables and/or fruits and one serving of bread orgrains. The rule also states that required snacks must contain at least one food from two of the four basic food groups.


During the inspection, it was observed that a child was not served milk or a milk substitute and physician's instructions were not on

file for a modified diet for the child. Please determine if there is an allergy to milk or to all milk products. If the child is allergic to all

milk products, the physician's written authorization for the modified diet must be secured on the prescribed form. However, if the

child is just allergic to milk, milk substitutes must be served to the child. Please refer to the Children's Record Review form for the

names of any children who may need additional instructions secured for a modified diet, and submit a copy of the completed

prescribed form to verify corrective action taken.


5101:2-12-39: Menus In Complian

5101:2-12-39: Requirements for Food Provided by Parents N

5101:2-12-39: Food Safety and Sanitation In Complian


Food was stored in a safe and sanitary manner.

Surfaces, appliances and kitchen equipment were kept clean and in good repair.

5101:2-12-39: Infant Formula and Toddler Milk In Complian


During the inspection, all infants and toddlers between the ages of 12 and 24 months were served whole homogenized vitamin D

fortified cows milk, as required.


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