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Columbus Child Care

1302 W Mound St, Columbus, OH 43223 · Franklin County License #2260033805
3
inspections on file
21
recorded violations
0
health & safety class
Oct 2, 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 Columbus Child Care
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Oct 2, 2026ProvisionalPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed13Official report · PDF
Oct 2, 2026ComplaintFully Compliant0Official report · PDF
Jun 10, 2026PrelicensePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Partially Addressed8Official 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.

Oct 2, 2026Provisional · 13 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
5180:2-12-09 — 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 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 Nov 5, 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. • The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 5, 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 posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents • 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 Nov 5, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-20 — Cribs - Safe Environment and Practices

“During the inspection, it was determined that sheets, mattresses and/or mattress covers did not meet the rule requirement. The following was observed: At least one sheet was too large. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 5, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-20 — Cribs - Safe Environment and Practices

“During the inspection, it was determined that the barrier between the play and sleeping space did not meet the requirements. The following was observed: the barrier was inadequate. (Crib used instead of a gate) Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 5, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-23 — Infant Daily Care

“During the inspection, it was determined that the written record used to document infant routines and activities did not meet the requirements. The following was observed: • Food intake was missing • Sleeping patterns was missing • Information about daily activities was missing Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-20 — Cribs - Safe Environment and Practices

“During the inspection, it was determined that at least one crib was not labeled with the child's name, 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 Nov 5, 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 2 of 6 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 Nov 5, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-08 — Orientation Training & Whistle Blower Protection

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training. The following was observed: The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 5, 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 1 of 6 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 Nov 5, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
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 Nov 5, 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: emergency transportation information was Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 5, 2026
Jun 10, 2026Prelicense · 8 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
5180:2-12-12 — Safe Equipment

“During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number(s) 8 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [_] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the [_ ]. 3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the [ J. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner. 5. The equipment had sharp points or corners. 6. The equipment had splinters. 7. The equipment had protruding nails. 8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts. 2 chairs in Preschool had rusty legs 9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials. 10. The equipment had hazardous features. 11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter. 13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch 14. A space heater felt hot to the touch 15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard 16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, or inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. 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 10, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-13 — Sanitary Equipment and Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in number(s) 4, 5 below, were in the girls' restroom: 1. There was no liquid soap. 2. There was no toilet paper. 3. There were no paper towels. 4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children. 5. The plunger was accessible to the children. 6. The toilet(s) were 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 the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jul 10, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-16 — Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined that the following information was not posted for item number(s) 1,3 below: 1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes. Infants and Toddlers rooms 2. Weather alert plan was missing details for [ ]. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jul 10, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
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. In a 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. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

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

“In review of the staff records, it was determined the program did not have at least one child care staff member present/scheduled to be present during all hours of operation with currently valid documentation for the training(s) listed in number(s) 3, 6, 11, 14 below: 1. First Aid — child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had expired training 2. First Aid — child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] did not have verification of completion of First Aid 3. First Aid — trained child care staff member was not scheduled for all hours of operation. 4. CPR - child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had expired training 5. CPR — child care staff scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had did not have verification of completion of CPR 6. CPR — trained child care staff member was not scheduled for all hours of operation. 7. CPR — training taken by staff was not appropriate for all ages and developmental levels of the children in care 8. CPR - audiovisual or electronic media training taken by staff did not include an in-person component of the training 9. Communicable Disease — child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had expired training 10. Communicable Disease — child care staff scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had not taken Communicable Disease training 11. Communicable Disease -trained child care staff member was not scheduled for all hours of operation. 12. Child Abuse — child care staff members scheduled during the hours of [ ] and [ ] had expired training 13. Child Abuse — child care staff scheduled during the hours of [ ] and[ ] had not taken Child Abuse training 14. Child Abuse -trained child care staff member was not scheduled for all hours of operation. Refer to the Employee Record Chart for specific details. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes verification of complete coverage for any training listed, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jul 10, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-09 — Background Check Requirements

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background check requirements had not been followed, for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as noted in number(s) 3 below: 1. The JFS 01177 "Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care" was on file instead of the JFS 01176. 2. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program. 3. Other: The JFS 01176 on file was not on file, but the program is not yet open. Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jul 10, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-08 — Medical Statement

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 2 below. 1. A medical statement was not on file for at least one employee; 2. The medical statement(s) on file did not have a date of examination within 12 months of the employee’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 employee 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); 6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test information was missing: a. Documentation of the screening process to determine if the employee resided in a country identified by the world health organization as having a high burden of TB and arrived in the United States within the five years preceding the date of application for employment. b. Results of a TB test for employees meeting both criteria in 6a. c, Results of additional testing for employees with a positive TB test. d. Written statement, signed by a representative of the TB control unit, that the employee's TB is no longer infectious or the individual is receiving a TB treatment regimen for employees with a positive TB test. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, or TB results/documentation, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jul 10, 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 as noted in number(s) 4, 5, 6 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile. 2. 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. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change. 4, The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current. 6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment. 7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated. 8. 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 10, 2026

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