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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Monitor | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed | 2 | Official report · PDF |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Prelicense | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 11 | 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 records, it was determined the driver noted on the Employee Record Chart is not 18 years old. Correct the violation. Rule 5180:2-13-03 requires the program to notify parents when serious risk non-compliance is cited. The notification must inform parents of the serious risk non-compliance and include the Department of Children and Youth website and location of further information regarding the determination. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided and a copy of the written parent notification, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the program was using space for child care in a manner that was not inspected and approved by the county agency in that the following conditions were observed a second level bedroom was stated to have been used which was not listed as space and/or approved. 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 Type B Home did not have a working carbon monoxide detector on each floor where care is provided. A working carbon monoxide detector 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.”
“During the inspection, alcohol was determined to be in a space that was accessible to children during hours of operation but no children were present. These items must be removed or stored in space not approved or used for children as required. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”
“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly. The following was observed: Cosmetics were accessible to children in the restroom area; cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the restroom and kitchen areas. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance is no longer accessible to children 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 the water temperature was 145 degrees Fahrenheit in the restroom. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 emergency phone numbers were not posted, readily in view in spaces used by the children. The following was observed: Incorrect phone numbers were listed for PCSA and the Health Department; Local health department number was missing; Emergency phone numbers were not posted in the dining room. 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 posted weather and fire alert plan did not meet the requirements in rule. The following was observed: The weather and fire alert plan did not include primary and secondary meeting locations. The weather and fire alert plan were not posted in each space used by the children. 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 the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: The menu was not dated. 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 program’s written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information. The following was observed missing: Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees; Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, 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: The refrigerator did not maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 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 employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained. The following was observed: The provider had not created the program's organizational dashboard. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“On the day of the inspection, the program’s written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item(s). The following was observed as missing: Use of a substitute child care staff member or child care staff member pursuant to 5180:2-13-08 of the Administrative Code for sick days, vacations, or other time off. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”