Community Preschool and Nursery of East Ohio ST

Clorox disinfectant wipes were stored on a shelf next to a container of cereal in the school age classroom. Purell Surface Sanitizer was located on the freezer in the kitchen next to bread products.

An exit door in the gross motor classroom was obstructed by a container filled with large waffle blocks and another wooden balancing toy.

Crumbs and other small particles were under the changing mat on the changing table in the infant classroom. A shelf divider in the older toddler classroom was detaching, creating a safety hazard due to 2 protruding, exposed bolts. The faucet on the play kitchen in the preschool classroom was missing exposing children to sharp, rough edges. The seam of a vinyl tumbling mat in the gross motor classroom was torn exposing the inner foam.

A malfunctioning drawer lock in the older toddler classroom allowed older toddler children, who are still placing objects in their mouths, access to pen and glue caps, gum and a gum wrapper.

The file of Child #1 contained a health assessment dated 12/9/2026 but did not contain the updated 6-month assessment required for young toddlers (see LIS code sheet).

The files of Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 included completed Ages and Stages Questionnaires screening tools but did not contain department-approved child service reports or alternative developmental assessment tool. Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 all have been enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet).

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR

A spray bottle of Fantastik cleaning solution was on a shelf right beside 2 cans of baby formula.

Handwashing signs were missing from the changing tables in both the infant classroom and boys' restroom.

Written permission from the parent to administer Albuterol to a preschool child was not present at the time of the inspection.

The letter provided to the parents of enrolled children to explain the emergency procedures did not include the facility lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

Two ceiling tiles in the Infant Classroom and four in the School-age Classroom were stained. When discussed with staff #1, they stated it was caused by a now-repaired roof leak.

After diapering, staff #2 held an able young toddler to the sink to wash their hands rather than using steps or a platform.

In the Young Toddler Classroom, staples, which were less than an inch in diameter, were in a drawer with a broken lock accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

The immunization record for child #2 was incomplete, as it is missing one dose of the DTaP and one dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. An acceptable exemption was not on file.

The health report of child #1 did not state they appeared to be free from contagious or communicable disease and able to participate in child care.

The only documentation of testing the fire detection system was dated 9/9/2025, which was more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection on 1/7/2026.

The file of staff #1 and #2 did not contain current disclosure statements.

A ceiling tile in the infant classroom had 1 large and 1 smaller water stain.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the changing table in the infant classroom.

The diapering area in the infant room did not have a hands-free trash can.

A red bin containing blocks in the preschool classroom was cracked.

The health assessment of staff #1 was dated more than 12 months prior to their start date at the facility.