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First United Methodist Church Childcare Center

110 S London St, Mt Sterling, OH 43143 · Madison County License #000000401241
3
inspections on file
27
recorded violations
0
health & safety class
Oct 6, 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 First United Methodist Church Childcare Center
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Oct 6, 2026AnnualPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed12Official report · PDF
Oct 2, 2025AnnualPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed13Official report · PDF
Sep 25, 2024AnnualPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed2Official 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 6, 2026Annual · 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
5180:2-12-04 — Fire Inspection

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for fire inspection. The following was observed: ¢ An updated fire inspection was not completed. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes an updated fire inspection without any uncorrected violations, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 7, 2026
StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5180:2-12-15 — Child Health Care Plans

“In review of the children’s records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for caring for at least one child, indicated on the Children's Records Review, with a condition that requires a DCY 01236 "Health Care Plan Documentation & Permission to Administer Medication" or equivalent form. The following was observed: indication if medication or medical food is required was missing; signs, symptoms or situations that require staff to take action were missing; training instructions for procedures for staff to follow were missing or incomplete; dosage of medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached; time for medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached; expiration date for medication/medical food was missing or not attached; symptoms that require staff to administer medication/medical food were missing or not attached; specific instructions to administer the medication/medical food were missing or not attached; physician's signature was missing or not attached; the date of the physician's signature was missing or not attached; printed name(s) of child care staff member(s) who received instructions or were trained to perform the procedure were missing; signature(s) of child care staff member(s) who received instructions or were trained to perform the procedure were missing; date of staff signature was missing; administrator/Provider signature was missing; date of Administrator/Provider signature was missing; child's name was missing; name of medication or medical food was missing Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed DCY 01236 or equivalent form, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 7, 2026
StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5180:2-12-25 — 2026 Medication Storage

“During the inspection, it was determined that a medication, Albuterol Inhaler, was within the reach of children in the Toddler room. All medications must be stored out of the reach of children. Create procedures that assure medications will always be inaccessible 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 Nov 7, 2026
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 Nov 7, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-19 — Supervision

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not being properly supervised. The following was observed: staff were not near enough to observe, respond, and anticipate reasonably foreseeable hazards and threats 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 Nov 7, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-20 — Cots and Napping - Equipment and Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined that the area used when children rest, nap or sleep was not lighted sufficiently to allow child care staff visual supervision of the children 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 Nov 7, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-16 — Emergency Postings

“During the inspection, it was determined that the fire and/or weather alert plans did not meet the requirement of the rule. The following was observed: was ¢ Fire alert plan was missing written evacuation instructions. ¢ Weather alert plan was missing written evacuation instructions. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 7, 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: 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 Nov 7, 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 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 Nov 7, 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: no enrollment form was completed for at least one child; enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator; 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 Nov 7, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-15 — Child Health Care Plans

“During the inspection, it was determined a child with a condition that required a DCY 01236 "Health Care Plan Documentation & Permission to Administer Medication" or equivalent form had been present and the program did not ensure there was at least one child care staff member caring for the child at all times who had signed the form on the child's condition. 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 Nov 7, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-25 — 2026 Medication Documentation

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not obtain signed written permission from the parent prior to administering topical products and lotions, other than hand sanitizer to be used by children older than twenty-four months and lip balm. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 7, 2026
Oct 2, 2025Annual · 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.

PaperworkState weight: Low risk
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 as noted in number(s) 4 below: 1. There was no method in place; 2. The method did not include each child's name; 3. The method did not include each child's date of birth; 4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times; 5. 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 1, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-12 — Safe Equipment

“During the inspection, it was determined that indoor swings, slides, climbers, and climbing apparatus did not have required shock absorbent protective covering under and around the equipment as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. A shock absorbent protective covering was not used. 2. The mats were not at least one and one-half inches thick for equipment over three feet high. 3. The mats were not used according to the manufacturer's guidelines. A. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 1, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-13 — Sanitary Equipment and Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in number(s) 5 below, were in the Preschool 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. 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
5180:2-12-11 — Outdoor Play Fall Zones

“During the inspection, it was determined the fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. The fall surface material had not been properly distributed or raked as needed to retain proper depth under and around equipment. 2. A fall zone hazard was present, in that, toys place in the fall zone posed a risk of injury if a child were to fall from a piece of equipment. 3. The fall zone was less than 3 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger. 4. The fall zone was less than 6 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 5. There was not a fall zone of 3 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger. 6. There was not a fall zone of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 7. The fall zone was less than 4 1/2 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger. 8. The fall zone was less than 9 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 9. Other [ ]. The program is required to provide adequate fall zones under and around outdoor play equipment 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 Nov 1, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-11 — 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 for all quarters. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 1, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-11 — Outdoor Space Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that the outdoor play space was not free of trash or foreign objects as noted in number(s) 15 below: 1. The outdoor area was littered with trash. 2. The trash can was missing a lid. 3. The trash can was not emptied from the day(s) before. 4. The trash can was overflowing with trash. 5. The trash can was infested with insects. 6. The trash can was visibly dirty. 7. There was broken glass. 8. There were tall weeds. 9. There was poison ivy. 10. There were tree branches. 11. There was mold visible. 12. There were thistles with prickers. 13. There were bird droppings. 14. The sandbox was contaminated. 15. Other: Several bolts that hold together the landscape rails had come out and are raised above the rails presenting a hazard. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 1, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-23 — Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

“During the inspection, it was determined that partially empty bottles containing formula for a particular infant on the teacher's desk in the Infant room were not labeled with the child’s name and date of preparation. 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
5180:2-12-10 — 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 as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development. 2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule. 5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development 6. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 1, 2025
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 as listed in number(s) 1 below: 1. Verification of completion of a high school education was not on file. 2. Documentation was incomplete or not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a career- technical program. 3. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is also enrolled in a college credit program in child development or early childhood education. 4. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) training program. 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 1, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-15 — Child Medical and 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 JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care”, as required, for the items in number(s) 4, 6 below. 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked “yes” 10. Emergency transportation information 11, Parent/guardian’s signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] 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 — Child Medical and Enrollment Records

“In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number(s) 8 below: 1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth 4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination 5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed. 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care 7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child 8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year 9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule 10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the child’s parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions 11. Other [ ] Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 1, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-16 — 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) 1 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 Nov 1, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-16 — Written Disaster Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written disaster plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number(s) 7 through 21 below: Procedures: 1. The written disaster plan had not been completed 2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees 3. The plan was not used to respond to an emergency or disaster situation 4. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes 5. Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism 6. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats. 7, Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies 8. Loss of power, water, or heat 9. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the program Details: 10. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent 11. A designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated, 12. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions 13. Emergency contact information for parents and the program 14. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated 15. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available 16. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place 17. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip 18. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees 19. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate 20. Updating the plan on a yearly basis 21. Contact with local emergency management officials Make the necessary revisions to the disaster plan. 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 Nov 1, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Annual · 2 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
5101:2-12-18 — Ratio

“During the inspection, a ratio of 1 child care staff member(s) for 15 children was determined to have occurred for the mixed age group when the situation in number(s) 1 below occurred: 1. A child care staff member stepped out of the room. 2. A child care staff member had not arrived at work on time. 3. Children were present who were not scheduled to be there. 4. Achild care staff member was unable to work. 5. A child was injured in that group. 6. A child arrived in the group before a second staff member was scheduled to arrive with the group. 7. Two groups were combined, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group. 8. A child was transitioning to the next older age group, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group. 9, Ratio was doubled for more than two hours while children were napping. 10. Ratio was doubled while children were napping for a group that included at least one infant. 11. Ratio was doubled while children were napping and there were not enough staff members in the building to meet staff/child ratio. 12. Ratio was doubled in the school age group to allow access to the program, however, the program does not serve only school age children. 13. Both child care staff members did not have a working communication device when one staff member left the group to allow access to the school age only program. 14. The child care staff member did not return to the group after allowing access to the school age only program. 15. Other [ ]. Additional child care staff members must be hired or current child care staff members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. 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 Oct 25, 2024
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. 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 Oct 25, 2024