Mary'S Little Lambs Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed | 9 | Official report · PDF |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed | 15 | Official report · PDF |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed | 9 | Official report · PDF |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 1 | Official report · PDF |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 1 | Official report · PDF |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 3 | Official report · PDF |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 4 | 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.
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart. The following was observed: Staff member background check expired. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the DCY 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record. The following was observed: Child weekly schedule missing. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During this inspection, it was determined that food was not stored in a safe manner, The following was observed: Fridge temperature was above 40 degrees. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met. The following was observed: Routine trip persmission forms for children were incomplete. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a current version completed 1933 Liability Insurance statement completed for each child in care. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“In review of records, it was determined the CCSM or Substitute CCSM did not meet health training requirements. The following was observed: Staff communicable disease training expired. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member did not meet the annual professional development requirement. The following was observed: Provider PD hours insufficient Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the DCY 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care” or equivalent as required. The following was observed as missing: - Parent information incomplete -Child health information incomplete Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that immunization records were not on file, as required. The following was observed: One child immunizations not current and one vaccines on file did not have a print date on form. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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 determined that the playground did not have adequate fall surface under and around equipment as noted in the following number 1 below: 1. No fall surface 2. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall 3. Other [ ] Any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding needs a fall zone of protective material resilient under and around the equipment in order to protect children in the event of a fall. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the resilient material added, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the information in numbers 4 and 5 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable. 7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 7 below in live time for Kinder Connect. 1. No attendance record was being maintained. 2. The attendance record was not being consistently completed. 3. The record did not include the name of at least one child. 4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child. 5. The record did not include the assigned group. 6. The record did not include the child’s weekly schedule. 7. The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each child’s arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program. 8. The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Chior Department of i eg Children & Yout! | Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/02/2026”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 3 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 program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the programs vehicle first aid kit did not include ALL items listed below 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; squares in assorted sizes; 3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes; 4.Tweezers; 5. Gauze rolled bandage; 6. Triangular bandage; 7, Rounded end scissors; 8. Tooth preservation kit 9. A working digital thermometer; 10. Disposable non-latex gloves; 11. A working flashlight; 12. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit; Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 13. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids; 14, Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration; 15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only); 16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only). Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required, as indicated in the number 2 below: 1. In a location readily available to provider, child care staff members, employees, and residents; 2. The chart was not posted. 3. The posted chart was not the current version. 4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“The following items need to be taken on routine trips and field trips: 1. First aid supplies; 2. JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health information” (except routine walks); 3. A working cellular phone or other means of immediate communication (not to be used while a vehicle is in motion). During the inspection, it was determined item number 2 was missing. Submit the program’s action plan to meet the requirements of this rule. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! | Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/02/2026”
“In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met as listed in numbers 1 and 11 below: 1. Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises. 2. The written permission was missing the child’s name. 3. The written permission was missing the date(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only). 4. The written permission was missing the destination(s) of the trip(s). 5. The written permission was missing the departure and return time(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only). 6. The written permission was missing the signature of the parent. 7. The written permission was missing the date on which the permission was signed. 8. The written permission was missing a statement notifying parents how their child will be transported. 9. Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually. 10. Written parental permission forms for field trips and/or routine trips were not being maintained on file for at least one year from the date of the trip. 11. Routine trip forms incomplete- missing swimming activities checked box or swimming in water of 18 inches depth or greater Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of records, it was determined the Child Care Staff Member, Vincent Hill indicated on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number 1. 1. The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development. 2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4, Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule. 5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development. 6. Other [ ]. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for those individuals listed on the Employee Record Chart did not include the required information listed below in number 1. 1. A medical statement was not on file; 2. The medical statement(s) on file were not dated within 12 months of the individual's first day of employment; 3. Date of examination was missing; 4, Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing; 5. A statement was missing that verifies the individual is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR); Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed medical statement, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member Ernashia Davis not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number 1 below: 1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member. 2. No documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016, 3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR. 4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in numbers 2 and 3 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR. 3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire. 5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change. 6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed. 7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable. 8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment. 9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen. 10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen. 11,Other: [] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a completed JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for each child in care. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care”, as required, for the items in numbers 3, 4, 6, 8, and 14 below: 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9, Additional information for all boxes checked “yes” 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardian’s signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 1 below: 1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth 4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination 5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care 7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child 8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year 9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule 10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the child’s parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions 11. Other [ ] Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it. See below: 1. Spray aerosols accessible in bathroom 2. Bug spray and other cleaner accessible in lower kitchen cabinets Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the playground did not have adequate fall surface under and around equipment as noted in the following number 1 below: 1. No fall surface 2. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall 3. Other [ ] Any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding needs a fall zone of protective material resilient under and around the equipment in order to protect children in the event of a fall. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the resilient material added, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 4 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable. 7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet take attendance in live time. Children were not tapped in and out in live time on Kinder Connect. Also- program did not have written attendance completed in live time. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the dog at the program did not have a current Hamilton County dog license. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form were not on file for Shon, as required by this rule. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained. Javonte was still listed on the OCCRA dashboard as an employee. Please remove him from the dashboard and | will review to ensure this has been completed. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care”, as required. See below: 1. Shaver/Shaw/Keontae H.- First date at program missing, parent work information incomplete, 2nd parent information incomplete, incomplete doctor info, how to contact parent incomplete, and the name release questions not checked on page 1. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 2. Ita'lee W.- Missing first date at program 3. Jaylen B.- First date at program, parent home telephone number, parent 1 work info, parent 2 info, how parents can be reached 4. Ah'yanah W.- Missing first date at program, how to contact parent 1, parent 2 info, and medication history not complete for medical condition checked yes for 5. Shon W.- First date at program, parent work missing, name release missing, how to contact missing, 2nd parent work missing, 2nd parent way to contact missing, emergency contact incomplete on how related to child, and emergency transport missing program name 6. Jaylan H.- First date at program missing, parent 1 work missing, parent 2 info missing, emergency contacts missing, no doctor info, medical question on page 2 7. Caira J.- Parent 1 work info, how contact parent 1, parent 2 work info, how emergency contacts related, 1st question on page 3, diaper statement- should be every TWO hours 8. O'Shay- Update diaper statement, and add first date at program 9. Ahmoni H.and Lindsey family- First date at program missing, 1st parent work info missing, 2nd parent info missing, how to reach parent 1 missing, list and explain medical condition on page 2 10. Mardez H.- First date at program missing, emergency transport program name missing 11. Deonius J.- Update diaper statement, first date at program missing 12. Jaliyah C.- Child must have own enrollment form- can not be on other child form. Parent work missing, how contact both parents missing, diaper statement on page 4 incomplete, emergency transport missing name, policy acknowledgement not checked, admin and parent signature missing on page 4 Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for some of the children under age 5. Children must have a completed medical statement along with vaccination record unless the parent declines and indicates that the immunizations are waived. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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.
“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 1 below: 1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth 4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination 5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care 7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child 8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year 9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule 10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the child’s parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions 11. Other [ ] Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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.
“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 1 below: 1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth 4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination 5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care 7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child 8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year 9, Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule 10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the child’s parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions 11, Other [ ] Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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 determined the provider did not have the most current JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for each child in care, and Deonius and O'Shay need one on file. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that Vincent had not completed the Family Childcare Staff Orientation training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of the children's records, it was determined that the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care”, as required, for Deonius and O'Shay. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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.
“In review of the children’s records, it was determined a JFS 01236 "Child Medical/Physical Care Plan" was not on file for Keziah. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed JFS 01236, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of records, it was determined Javante had expired CPR/First aid training. Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a completed JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for King. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that Journee's child medical statement had expired. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”