Small Hands Childcare
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Prelicense | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 4 | 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.
“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 in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. 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, it was determined that children were not protected from items or conditions which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being. The following was observed: blind cords were accessible and need tied up, tv wires were accessible and need covered, WIFI box w/ wires accessible, kitchen drawers containing vaseline, choking hazards, serrated edges on foil box, & cords were accessible. Coffee table and tv stand need child safety corner covers. The corner of the coffee table need childproofed. 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.”
“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: all emergency numbers need to be posted. 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 that equipment and materials were not provided in sufficient quantities for children, as required. The following was observed: art supplies, fine motor materials, large motor materials, manipulatives, dramatic play materials, & games were not observed. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”