Plan to Correct

We established a diaper changing schedule that requires all children to be checked every 30-45 minutes with adjustments being made if needed. Every child is also required to be checked before leaving the center for the day. We also require the parents to write on Brightwheel if they request us to apply any diaper cream, etc. If the child receives diaper cream, we list it on Brightwheel when we mark the diaper change

Regulation Description

340:110-3-297(a)(1)(A) - checked hourly and when a child exhibits behavior suggesting a wet or soiled diaper; and

Plan to Correct

We discussed staff responsibilities and designated head teachers to check that all diaper changes, meals, and naps are logged all throughout the day. We reinforced proper diapering procedures and time management during the final hour of care.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-281.4(b)(2) - Infant and 1-year-old daily record. Daily records for 1-year-olds and younger are available in the child's classroom and include prompt documentation of eating, diapering, and sleeping activities.

Plan to Correct

Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) - actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;

Plan to Correct

We held a staff meeting and discussed safe sleep and appropriate rest time requirements. All infant teachers were retrained in safe sleep through the CECPD. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-296(e)(2) - Covered heads and faces. Children's heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.

Plan to Correct

Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) - actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;

Plan to Correct

We held a staff meeting and discussed safe sleep and appropriate rest time requirements. All infant teachers were retrained in safe sleep through the CECPD. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-296(e)(2) - Covered heads and faces. Children's heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.

Plan to Correct

Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) - actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;

Plan to Correct

We held a staff meeting and discussed safe sleep and appropriate rest time requirements. All infant teachers were retrained in safe sleep through the CECPD. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-296(e)(2) - Covered heads and faces. Children's heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.

Plan to Correct

As the director, I know and understand my duty to report all suspected abuse or neglect. I will no longer use personal judgment and report all suspicions of abuse to CPS as well as licensing. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284(c)(3) - Reporting child abuse and neglect. Personnel report suspected child abuse and neglect and human trafficking, per OAC 340:110-3-280(b).

Plan to Correct

Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) - actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;

Plan to Correct

We held a staff meeting and discussed safe sleep and appropriate rest time requirements. All infant teachers were retrained in safe sleep through the CECPD. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-296(e)(2) - Covered heads and faces. Children's heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.

Plan to Correct

Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) - actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;

Plan to Correct

We held a staff meeting and discussed safe sleep and appropriate rest time requirements. All infant teachers were retrained in safe sleep through the CECPD. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-296(e)(2) - Covered heads and faces. Children's heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.

Plan to Correct

Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(1) - Physical. Inappropriate physical discipline examples include:

Plan to Correct

We held a staff meeting and discussed safe sleep and appropriate rest time requirements. All infant teachers were retrained in safe sleep through the CECPD. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-296(e)(2) - Covered heads and faces. Children's heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.

Plan to Correct

We terminated both staff members that failed to act professional and retrained our current staff on appropriate discipline. We also implemented a new mental policy. 3/6/2024

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C) - demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior reasonably ensuring children's health and safety;

Plan to Correct

As the director, I know and understand my duty to report all suspected abuse or neglect. I will no longer use personal judgment and report all suspicions of abuse to CPS as well as licensing. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284(c)(3) - Reporting child abuse and neglect. Personnel report suspected child abuse and neglect and human trafficking, per OAC 340:110-3-280(b).

Plan to Correct

Parents have access to their children's classroom as well as cafeteria at all times. We also schedule numerous family events throughout the year. 3/6/2024

Regulation Description

340:110-3-293(c) - Access. Parents of enrolled children are allowed reasonable access to facility areas used by children.

Plan to Correct

Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(1) - Physical. Inappropriate physical discipline examples include:

Plan to Correct

We held a staff meeting and discussed safe sleep and appropriate rest time requirements. All infant teachers were retrained in safe sleep through the CECPD. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-296(e)(2) - Covered heads and faces. Children's heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.

Plan to Correct

We terminated both staff members that failed to act professional and retrained our current staff on appropriate discipline. We also implemented a new mental health policy. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C) - demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior reasonably ensuring children's health and safety;

Plan to Correct

As the director, I know and understand my duty to report all suspected abuse or neglect. I will no longer use personal judgment and report all suspicions of abuse to CPS as well as licensing. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-284(c)(3) - Reporting child abuse and neglect. Personnel report suspected child abuse and neglect and human trafficking, per OAC 340:110-3-280(b).

Plan to Correct

Personnel are terminated immediately for inappropriate discipline. We have retrained our staff on appropriate discipline and behavior guidance. 3/6/24

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) - actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;

Plan to Correct

All staff are required to clock in daily utilizing the fingerprint scanner time clock. This includes salary employees. 9/12/2023

Regulation Description

340:110-3-281.2(c)(5)(A)(ii) - maintained, on paper or electronically, for at least 12 months.

Plan to Correct

No children over the age of two will be buckled into transition seats at any time. This includes meals and table activities. If a child with special needs refuses to sit at the table or in the classroom, we will intervene and try one on one calming skills. If the child cannot be consoled, we will contact the parents to pick up their child. 9/12/23.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(1)(F) - restraining or tying to restrict a child's movement by any means other than holding. Holding is used only as long as necessary for the child to regain self-control.