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Nicole'S Nest

534 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH 44320 · Summit County License #000000100257
4
inspections on file
18
recorded violations
0
health & safety class
Aug 20, 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 Nicole'S Nest
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Aug 20, 2026ComplaintFully Compliant0Official report · PDF
Aug 20, 2026AnnualPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Partially Addressed8Official report · PDF
Oct 30, 2025AnnualPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed4Official report · PDF
Jul 19, 2024AnnualPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed6Official 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 20, 2026Annual · 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.

StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5180:2-12-19 — Supervision

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were left unattended while inside the program. The following was observed: Child(ren) were left unattended without staff members maintaining situational awareness more than once, in that the school age group was left alone on more than one occasion. 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 23, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-16 — Incident/Injury Reporting

“In review of the records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for completing a DCY 01299 “Incident/Injury Report”. The following was observed: ¢ The date and/or time of the incident was incomplete on the DCY 01299. • Whether or not parents were contacted was incomplete on the DCY 01299 Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 23, 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: No barrier had been provided in that a table used for feeding children was placed & used in the cot area while an infant was sleeping. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 23, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-10 — Professional Development Requirements

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member did not meet the annual professional development requirement. The following was observed: The six child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 23, 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: Staff members had not taken First Aid, CPR within 90 days of hire or child abuse within 60 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 23, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-15 — Child Health Care Plans

“In review of the children's records, it was determined that the DCY 01236 “Health Care Plan Documentation & Permission to Administer Medication” or equivalent form did not meet the requirements of the rule. The following was observed: The health care plan had not been updated. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 23, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-25 — 2026 Medication Documentation

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for administering medication to a child. The following was observed: Medication prescription label had expired. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 23, 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 or was missing the information. The following was observed as missing: • Medical or dental emergencies, including emergency transportation ¢ Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown due to threats of violence, including active shooter, bioterrorism, or terrorism (include both indoor & outdoor) • Outbreaks, epidemics, or other infectious disease emergencies. ¢ Emergency numbers for medical, dental, and transport-related emergencies in addition to 9-1-1 ¢ A designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated. • Procedures for assisting infants, toddlers, and children with special needs and/or health conditions ¢ Procedures for what to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when ona field trip or routine trip. ¢ Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees. ¢ Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate • Contact with local emergency management officials Make the necessary revisions to the EPRP. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 23, 2026
Oct 30, 2025Annual · 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) 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.”

Correction date not recorded
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-19 — Supervision

“During the inspection, it was determined that child-care staff did not meet the basic needs of a child as noted in number(s) 5 below: 1. Assisting children with toileting 2. Assisting children with handwashing 3. Assisting children with basic hygiene 4, Responding appropriately to a child in distress 5. Assisting a child wiping his/her nose (Infant & Toddler Rooms) 6. Washing a child’s face 7. Assisting a child in tying his/her shoes 8. Assisting a child in changing his/her clothes when needed 9. A child's developmental needs were not met 10. A child's behavioral needs were not met 11. Parental preferences, that were not in conflict with a licensing rule, were not followed 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.”

Correction date not recorded
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-15 — Medical/Physical Care Plans

“In review of the children's records, it was determined that the JFS 01236 “Child Medical/Physical Care Plan for Child Care” did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The JFS 01236 had not been updated as needed and at least annually. 2. A separate JFS 01236 had not been used for each condition. 3. The program used an old version of the JFS 01236. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 29, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-25 — Medication Administration

“During the inspection, it was determined that medication, medical foods and/or topical products did not meet the requirement(s) for administering medication, medical foods, and/or medical products as noted in number(s) 3 below: 1. The medication, medical food, or topical product was no longer needed and had not been removed from the program. 2. The medication, medical food, or topical product had expired and had not been removed from the program. 3. The prescription label had expired. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 29, 2025
Jul 19, 2024Annual · 6 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
5101:2-12-22 — Meal and Snack Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that a meal or snack at the program did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 8 & 9 below: 1. The breakfast served did not include foods from three of the four food groups. 2. Snack served did not include foods from two of the four food groups. 3. The meal did not provide 1/3 of the recommended daily dietary allowances as specified by the USDA. 4. Juice used to meet the fruit or snack component was not 100% undiluted fruit or vegetable juice. 5. The meal served did not include an item from the meat or meat alternative group. 6. The meal served did not include an item from the bread or grain group. 7. The meal served did not include two items from the fruit/vegetable group. 8. The meal served did not include a vegetable (two fruits were served). 9. The meal served did not include a serving of fluid milk. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Aug 21, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-12-02 — Current Information

“During the inspection, it was determined the information in number(s) 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.”

Correction date not recorded
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-12-11 — Outdoor Space Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that quarterly inspections of one or more outdoor play area(s) and equipment had not been completed and documented as required, using the JFS 01281 “Child Care Playground Inspection Report” form (Quarter4/2023). Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Aug 21, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-12-22 — Fluid Milk Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that required documentation for substitutions for fluid milk was not on file as noted in number(s) 5 below: 1. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when infants up to 12 months of age are served anything other than formula or breast milk. 2. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when infants and toddlers 12 months of age up to 24 months of age are served anything other than unflavored whole homogenized vitamin D fortified cow's milk, breast milk, or non-cow milk substitution that is nutritionally equivalent to milk. 3. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when toddlers and children 24 months of age and older are served anything other than unflavored one per cent milk that is vitamin A and D fortified, unflavored fat free or skim milk that is vitamin A and D fortified, or non-cow milk substitutions that are nutritionally equivalent to milk. 4. Written parental consent for non-cow milk substitutions that are nutritionally equivalent to milk for children 12 months of age and older. 5. The program did not have the type of milk on-site to ensure that all children were served age-appropriate fluid milk. 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.”

Correction date not recorded
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-12-07 — 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) 5 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 in that there were several staff without schedules. 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 Aug 21, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-12-16 — Written Disaster Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written disaster plan did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. Child care staff members and employees were not trained annually. 2. Written documentation of the training was not kept 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 Aug 21, 2024

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