Learning Steps Preschool - Walnut Township
Inspection history
Source: Ohio Department of Children and YouthRecords held from Sep 12, 2023 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.
Ohio publishes its inspection findings only as scanned report images. The findings shown here were transcribed from those scans; the archived original report linked on each visit is the authoritative record. Findings the inspector handled as technical assistance are not violations and are not listed.
| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Annual | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 10 | Official report · PDF |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Annual | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | in report | Official report · PDF |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Provisional | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 5 | Official report · PDF |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · Ohio Department of Children and YouthNearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.
“During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children in that a disinfectant aerosol spray was on the cubby top in the boys restroom.”
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
“During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements.”
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.”
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”
“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one staff member did not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider within 90 days of hire.”
“During the inspection and review of staff files, preschool staff licensed by the department did not have evidence of ten in-service hours annually.”
“During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include immunization records.”
“During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that a medical was not provided for a child three years old or older within 30 days of admission and/or the examination did not occur within twelve months prior to the date of admission. Rules in Compliance/Not Verified”
Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
“During the inspection, it was observed that electrical outlets are not covered when not in use and there was no documentation on file to indicate the outlets are tamper resistant. This was rectified when pointed out.”
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”
“During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that the medical statements were not updated every thirteen months from the date of examination Rules in Compliance/Not Verified”