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The Dove'S Nest

2340 21st St. Ne, Canton, OH 44705 · Stark County License #2260033586
2
inspections on file
13
recorded violations
0
health & safety class
Sep 10, 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 The Dove'S Nest
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Sep 10, 2026ComplaintPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Partially Addressed1Official report · PDF
May 21, 2026PrelicensePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed12Official 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 10, 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
5180:2-13-19 — Child Guidance

“During the inspection, it was determined children were not protected from harm. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 14, 2026
May 21, 2026Prelicense · 12 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
5180:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it as noted in number 2 & 6 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in the bathroom vanity under the sink. 1. Bleach. 2. Cleaning agent. (bathroom cleaner, Clorox toilet, and Windex) 3. Fish tank chemicals. 4. Gasoline. 5. Pesticide. 6. Poison, including insect/rodent poison. 7. Flammable substance. 8. Windshield washer fluid. 9. Aerosol cans. 10. A lawn mower. 11. A weed trimmer. 12. Hedge trimmers. 13. A snow blower. 14. Other potentially hazardous substance, equipment or machinery: [ ]. 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.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 20, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-02 — Information in OCLQS

“During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 7 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. (add registration fee, make sure all information matched handbook) Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 20, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 22 below: 1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers. 2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop. 3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care. 4, Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled. 5. Stacked chairs. 6. Telephone cords, 7. Employee(s) purse(s). 8. Diaper bags. 9. Television not securely anchored. 10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child. 12. Chipping or peeling paint. 13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing. 14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard. 15. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ]. 16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet. 17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy. 18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [_ ]. 19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ]. 20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a child’s temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards. 22. Other: extra closet door leaned up against the wall in the childcare bedroom. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 20, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number(s) 4 & 11 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the bathroom area. 5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 11. Other potentially hazardous substance Febreze was accessible to children in the bathroom and kitchen area. 12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled. 13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision. 14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Other: [ ]. 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.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 20, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 127 degrees Fahrenheit in the following room: bathroom. 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.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 20, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-13 — Clean environment and equipment

“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in the following number(s) 4 & 5 below, were in the childcare restroom: 1. There was no liquid soap. 2. There was no toilet tissue. 3. There were no individually assigned towels or disposable towels. 4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children. 5. The plunger was accessible to the children. 6. The toilet was not flushed. 7. The trash was not emptied from the day before. 8. There was a strong urine odor. 9. Other []. The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 20, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-17 — 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 classroom, as required: 3 & 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 was 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. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 20, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-16 — Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the following information was not posted for item number(s) 1 & 3 below: 1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes. (missing primary and secondary meeting places and not posted in all areas used for childcare) 2. Weather alert plan was missing details for [ ]. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes. (missing shelter in place area and not posted in all areas used for childcare) Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 20, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-16 — Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan" were not followed as noted in number 1 below: was 1. The plan was not posted on each level of the home used for child care. 2. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete. 3. The location of the first aid kit, fire extinguisher and fire alarm system, fire alarm pull stations and electrical circuit box were not complete. 4, The telephone number for emergency squad, fire department hospital, poison control program, public children services agency, local health department, local emergency management agency and police department were not complete. 5. Location of children's records was not complete. 6. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed i the event of an evacuation was not complete. 7. The current version of the prescribed form was not used. 8. The plan was not implemented when necessary in that [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 20, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-16 — Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the JFS 01201 "Dental First Aid" was not completed (missing phone numbers). Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 20, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-11 — Outdoor Space

“During the inspection, it was determined that the outdoor play space did not meet the requirements in rule, as noted in number 1 below: 1. The outdoor play area did not provide 60 square feet per child using the space at one time. 2. The program does not have an outdoor play space. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule,”

Corrective action plan due Jun 20, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-10 — Health Training

“In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s) 10 & 14 below: 1. First Aid - expired training 2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training 3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 4. CPR - expired training 5. CPR - had not taken CPR training 6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training 7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care 8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training 11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training 12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training 13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training 15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training 16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 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.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 20, 2026

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