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Happy Hearts Learning Academy 2

5125 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43228 · Franklin County License #2260033570
6
inspections on file
36
recorded violations
0
health & safety class
Aug 31, 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 Happy Hearts Learning Academy 2
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Aug 31, 2026ComplaintPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Partially Addressed3Official report · PDF
Aug 21, 2026ComplaintPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed1Official report · PDF
Aug 13, 2026ProvisionalPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Partially Addressed20Official report · PDF
Aug 13, 2026ComplaintPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed1Official report · PDF
Jul 27, 2026ComplaintPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed7Official report · PDF
Apr 28, 2026PrelicensePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed4Official 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.

Aug 31, 2026Complaint · 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
5180:2-12-08 — Staff Immunization Records

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the immunization records for 2 of 7 employees, including child care staff members, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: immunization records were not on file Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 30, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-10 — Health Training Requirements

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training. The following was observed: « Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire « First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire • The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired/completed within sixty days of hire Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 30, 2026
StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5180:2-12-20 — Cribs - Safe Environment and Practices

“During the inspection, it was determined that the equipment had been used for sleeping infants and did not allow the infant to sleep on a firm mattress. The following equipment was used: infant bouncer seats and car seats Infants must be provided with a crib, which meets requirements specified in this rule, for resting and sleeping. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that staff training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 30, 2026
Aug 21, 2026Complaint · 1 deficiency 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
5180:2-12-07 — Administrator Responsibilities/Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained. The following was observed: ¢ The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 20, 2026
Aug 13, 2026Provisional · 20 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
5180:2-12-02 — Current Information

“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: Private pay rates Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-18 — Attendance Records

“During the inspection, it was determined that the method for tracking children in each group did not meet the requirements of the rule. The following was observed: The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being. The following was observed: Employee purses/bags accessible to children Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-13 — Sanitary Equipment and Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions were in the Preschool restroom: The following was observed: there were no paper towels for a child to dry his hands The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirement of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-17 — Materials and Equipment

“During the inspection, it was determined that equipment and materials in the following categories were not provided in sufficient quantities for children in the Infant classroom, as required: blocks, sensory, manipulatives Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-17 — Daily Outdoor Play

“During the inspection, it was determined that daily outdoor play was not provided for the Infant, Toddler, Preschool and School Age groups. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-11 — Outdoor Space Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that the outdoor play space was not free of conditions that pose a tisk of harm to children. The following was observed: ¢ The outdoor area was littered with trash. ¢ The trash can was missing a lid. was The trash can was not emptied from the day(s) before. ¢ The trash can was overflowing with trash ¢ There were tall weeds. ¢ There were thistles with prickers. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-16 — Emergency Drills

“During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed. The following was observed as not being complete: • Monthly fire drills. • Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September). Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-22 — Meal Preparation and Nutritional Requirements

“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 currently dated. ¢ The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-23 — Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

“During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review were missing information. The following was observed: Written instructions were not on file. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-23 — Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

“During the inspection, it was determined that bottles containing milk/formula for a particular infant were not labeled with the child’s name and date of preparation. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-08 — Staff TB Screening Requirements

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the tuberculosis (TB) screening for 4 of 7 employees, including child care staff members, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: A TB screening was not on file prior to the first day of employment. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-07 — Administrator Responsibilities/Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have at least one administrator onsite for 50 percent of the program's operating hours or 40 hours a week, as required by this rule. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-07 — Administrator Responsibilities/Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that the person designated as the administrator was not responsible for the daily operation of the program and for maintaining compliance. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-10 — Health Training Requirements

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training. The following was observed: • Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire • The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-08 — Staff Immunization Records

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the immunization records for 4 of 7 employees, including child care staff members, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: • The immunization records were not on file within the first thirty days from start of employment. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-07 — Administrator Responsibilities/Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained. The following was observed: ¢ At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment. • At least one individual's employment had not been end dated. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-15 — Child Immunization Records

“In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that complete child immunization records were not on file, as required, for children listed on the DCY Children's Record Review for Child Care. The following was observed: Immunization record(s) were not on file at the center within thirty days of the child's first day of attendance Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-15 — Child Enrollment Records

“In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the DCY 01234 “Child Enrollment Form for Early Care and Education Programs” or equivalent form as required. The following was observed as missing: • Complete parent information ¢ Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-16 — Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s emergency preparedness and response plan (EPRP) did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually. The following was observed: Child care staff members and employees were not trained annually Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026Complaint · 1 deficiency 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
5180:2-12-22 — Safe Food Handling/Storage

“During the inspection, it was determined that food was not stored in a safe manner as noted in number. The following was observed: expired food was observed in the kitchen refrigerator (Hellmann's Mayonnaise and Oscan Mayer White Turkey slices) and in the infant room (Nestle Cerelac) Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 13, 2026
Jul 27, 2026Complaint · 7 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
5180:2-12-09 — Background Check Requirements

“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: « The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR. • The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI. • The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children or otherwise have access to children and preliminary approval from DCY was not on file. 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.”

Corrective action plan due Aug 27, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-08 — Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that verification of a high school education for the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, did not meet the requirements. The following was observed: Verification of completion of a high school education was not on file. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the education verification, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Aug 27, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-08 — Staff TB Screening Requirements

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the tuberculosis (TB) screening for 3 of 9 employees, including child care staff members, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: A TB screening was not on file prior to the first day of employment. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Aug 27, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-18 — Attendance Records

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record. The following was observed: The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Aug 27, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-07 — Administrator Responsibilities/Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained. The following was observed: At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within ten calendar days of the change. ¢ The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. ¢ At least one individual's schedule was not current. ¢ At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment. was Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Aug 27, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-07 — Administrator Responsibilities/Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that employment records were not maintained on file at the program for the current employees as well as for past employees who had left the program's employment in the past three years. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Aug 27, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-07 — Administrator Responsibilities/Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that required staff record documentation was not on file at the program, and was not verified in the OPR, for the employee(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart. The following was observed: the program had no staff file and no record of the employee's OPIN, and this child care staff member had documented working three days last week on a time card in the lobby of the program Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Aug 27, 2026
Apr 28, 2026Prelicense · 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
5180:2-12-02 — Current Information

“During the inspection, it was determined the information in number(s) 5 and 7 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS): 1. Mailing address 2. Telephone number 3. Email address 4. Days and hours of operation 5. Services offered 6. Name of program 7. Private pay rates Technical assistance was provided, and as discussed, log on to OCLQS and update the information, as required.”

Corrective action plan due May 28, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-17 — Materials and Equipment

“During the inspection, it was determined that equipment and materials in the following categories were not provided in sufficient quantities for children in the Infant classroom, as required: 2, 6, 7,9, and 10. 1. Art supplies (excludes infants) 2. Manipulative materials and equipment 3. Blocks 4, Science-nature equipment (excludes infants) 5. Language arts and auditory materials and equipment 6. Pretend or dramatic play materials 7, Music equipment 8. Transportation materials and equipment 9, Gross motor equipment 10. Sensory motor equipment 11. School age children were not provided sufficient equipment and materials in at least five of the first nine categories above. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”

Corrective action plan due May 28, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-16 — Management of Communicable Disease

“During the inspection, it was determined that the JFS 08087 “Ohio Communicable Disease Chart” was not posted as required, as indicated in number(s) 3 below: 1. The chart was not posted. 2. Ina location readily available to program staff and parents. 3. The posted chart was not the current version, and the Child Care Manual Procedural Letter No. 159 was not attached. 4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read. Technical assistance was provided at the time of inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is required at this time.”

Corrective action plan due May 28, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-16 — First Aid/Standard Precautions

“During the inspection, it was determined first aid kit(s) at the program had missing, or expired, items that are required by appendix A of this rule to be contained in a first aid kit, as noted in number(s) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 15 below: 1. The program did not have a first aid kit onsite. 2. One roll of hypoallergenic first-aid tape. 3. Individually wrapped sterile gauze squares in assorted sizes. A. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes. 5. Tweezers. 6. Gauze rolled bandage. 7. Triangular bandage. 8. Rounded end scissors. 9. 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), 10. A working digital thermometer. 11. Disposable non-latex gloves. 12. A working flashlight. 13. 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. 14, 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. 15. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration, 16. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only). 17. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only). Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is required at this time.”

Corrective action plan due May 28, 2026

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