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Giggles & Grins Daycare

5415 Newfield Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237 · Hamilton County License #2250032114
6
inspections on file
19
recorded violations
0
health & safety class
Sep 23, 2026
last inspection

Inspection history

Source: Ohio Department of Children and Youth

Records 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.

Inspection history for Giggles & Grins Daycare
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Sep 23, 2026CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed6Official report · PDF
Mar 12, 2026ProvisionalPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed4Official report · PDF
Nov 19, 2025ProvisionalPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed6Official report · PDF
Oct 31, 2025AttemptedFully Compliant0Official report · PDF
Oct 1, 2025AttemptedFully Compliant0Official report · PDF
Jun 18, 2025PrelicensePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed3Official report · PDF

Violations

Text reproduced verbatim · Ohio Department of Children and Youth
How to read violations

Nearly 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.

Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child

Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.

Sep 23, 2026Compliance · 6 deficiencies citedOfficial report

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.

PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-02 — Information in Ohio statewide licensing system

“During the inspection, it was determined that information was not up to date in the Ohio statewide licensing system. The following information was not current: Hours of operation Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 24, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-16 — Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined that emergency phone numbers were not posted, readily in view in spaces used by the children. The following was observed: Public children services agency (PCSA) phone number needs updated on form. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 24, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-22 — Meals and Snacks

“During this inspection, it was determined that food was not stored in a safe manner. The following was observed: The fridge did not maintain a temperature of 40 degrees or below. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 24, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-07 — Provider Responsibilities

“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a completed DCY 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.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 24, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-10 — Professional Development

“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: PD hours not enough for provider Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 24, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-15 — Child Enrollment Records

“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 on all forms. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 24, 2026
Mar 12, 2026Provisional · 4 deficiencies citedOfficial report

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.

PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-04 — Fire Safety for Type B Homes

“During the inspection, it was determined that the Type B Home did not have a working smoke alarm [in the basement/on each level of the home] or smoke alarm(s) were not maintained in accordance with Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout manufacturer's recommendations. A working smoke alarm must be placed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 11, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-22 — Meals and Snacks

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 6 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.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 11, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-15 — Child Medical and Enrollment Records

“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 5,6 & 8 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” Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 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.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 11, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-15 — Child Medical and Enrollment Records

“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 2 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.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 11, 2026
Nov 19, 2025Provisional · 6 deficiencies citedOfficial report

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.

StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5180:2-13-15 — Health Conditions

“In review of the children’s records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for caring for at least one child, indicated on the Children Records Review, with a condition that requires a JFS 01236 "Child Medical/Physical Care Plan" as noted in numbers 1 below: 1. No plan was on file. (Page 1) 2. Child’s name was missing. 3. Name of the condition was missing. 4, Indication if medication or medical food is required was missing. 5. Signs, symptoms or situations that require staff to take action were missing. 6. Activities, foods, environmental conditions to avoid were missing. 7. Training instructions for procedures for staff to follow were missing or incomplete. (Page 2) 8. Child's name was missing or not attached. 9. Child's date of birth was missing or not attached. 10. Child's weight was missing or not attached. 11. Name of the medication/medical food was missing or not attached. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 12. Dosage of medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached. 13. Time for medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached. 14. Expiration date for medication/medical food was missing or not attached. 15. Symptoms that require staff to administer medication/medical food were missing or not attached. 16. Specific instructions to administer the medication/medical food were missing or not attached. 17. Actions to be taken if the symptoms do not subside were missing or not attached. 18. Physician's signature was missing or not attached. 19. The date of the physician's signature was missing or not attached. (Page 3) 20. Child's name was missing. 21. Instructions regarding emergency evacuation, if applicable, were missing. 22. Signature of parent granting permission to implement the plan and verifying training was missing. 23. Date of parent signature was missing. 24. Certified Professional Trainer information was missing. 25. Signature of certified professional who trained the program staff was missing, if parent was not the trainer. 26. Date of trainer signature was missing. 27. Printed name(s)of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing. 28. Signature(s) of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing. 29. Date of staff signature was missing. 30. Administrator/Provider signature was missing 31. Date of administrator/Provider was missing. (Page 4) 32. Child's name was missing. 33. Name of medication or medical food was missing. 34. Date the medication/medical food was administered was missing. 35. Time medication/medical food was administered was missing. 36. Dosage of medication/medical food that was administered was missing. 37. Signature of person administering medication/medical food was missing. 38. The plan was not followed or implemented. 39. The plan was not able to be implemented due to conflicting information. 40. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were onsite when a child requiring the plan was present. 41. Child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were not scheduled to be present the entire the time the child requiring the plan was onsite. 42. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 accompanied the child requiring the plan during a trip. 43. Achild care staff member who had not been trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 performed the procedure. 44, Medication listed in the procedures to follow was not onsite available to administer as instructed and alternate instructions for this situation were not included on the plan. 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.”

Corrective action plan due Dec 19, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-17 — Programming

“During the inspection, it was determined the daily schedule was not posted in the program. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Dec 19, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-16 — First Aid Kit/Standard Precautions

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit on a field trip as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit(s) were missing the item(s) or the item(s) were not replaced after use and/or expired listed in numbers 4,6,9 &14 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 system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only); 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.”

Corrective action plan due Dec 19, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-07 — Provider Responsibilities

“During the inspection, it was determined the current licensing rules were not available on the premises. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Dec 19, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-15 — Child Medical and Enrollment Records

“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 4,5,6 & 8 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 Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 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.”

Corrective action plan due Dec 19, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-15 — Child Medical and Enrollment Records

“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 2 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.”

Corrective action plan due Dec 19, 2025
Jun 18, 2025Prelicense · 3 deficiencies citedOfficial report

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.

PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-04 — Fire Safety for Type B Homes

“During the inspection, it was determined the fire extinguisher was not meeting the requirements in the following number 3 listed below: Chir Department of i Le Children & Yout! 1. There was no fire extinguisher. 2. The fire extinguisher was not working. 3. The fire extinguisher was not rated at the minimum rating. 4. The fire extinguisher had expired. 5. The fire extinguisher was not located in the kitchen where food is provided for child care or cooking area. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jul 18, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection it was determined the item(s) noted in number(s)[] below were not in working condition: 1. Kitchen Sink; 2. Refrigerator; 3. Stove or Microwave Oven; A. Other air conditioning. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule."”

Corrective action plan due Jul 18, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-11 — Outdoor Space

“During the inspection, it was determined that an outdoor play area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a fence in good repair, or other barrier. Although the fence or natural barrier was not meeting the rule requirements, it was determined to not present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the playground. The fence or gate was not in good repair and/or being used inappropriately as noted in number(s) [ ] below: 1. The fencing had missing slat boards. 2. The fencing was broken. 3. The fencing was loose. 4. The fencing was rotting. Chir Department of i Le Children & Yout! 5. The gate was broken and did not close. 6. The gate was locked. 7. The latch on the gate was broken. 8. The latch was easily opened by children on the playground. 9. The latch was not engaged to prevent children from opening the gate. 10. The gate had no latch. 11. There were bolts with more than two threads exposed along a fence line or gate on a playground. 12. Other []. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jul 18, 2025

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