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Nourish Early Learning

4320 Navarre Avenue, Oregon, OH 43616 · Lucas County License #000000500342
4
inspections on file
17
recorded violations
0
health & safety class
Aug 5, 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 Nourish Early Learning
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Aug 5, 2026AnnualPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed7Official report · PDF
Sep 22, 2025AnnualPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed7Official report · PDF
Dec 18, 2024AnnualPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed1Official report · PDF
Dec 12, 2023AnnualPartially 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.

Aug 5, 2026Annual · 7 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
5180:2-12-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored on a low shelf in the toddler room where children had access to it. The following was observed: Bleach water in a spray bottle. 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 Sep 4, 2026
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: Background checks were not updated every five years. 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 was the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 4, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-18 — Attendance Records

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record. The following was observed: 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 Sep 4, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-13 — Handwashing Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that handwashing requirements were not followed as required in rule. The following was observed: At least one staff/child did not wash their hands upon arrival for the day. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 4, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-22 — Meal Preparation and Nutritional Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that individual bottles of water were not labeled with each child's name. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 4, 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: At least one item on menu did not match what was served. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 4, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-23 — Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

“During the inspection, it was determined that open containers of ready to serve food and concentrated formula was not stored appropriately. The following was observed: The food/formula was not refrigerated upon arrival. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Sep 4, 2026
Sep 22, 2025Annual · 7 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
5180:2-12-13 — Smoke Free Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined that a "No Smoking" sign was not displayed in a conspicuous place at the main entrance. 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
5180:2-12-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number 6 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. Employee(s) purse(s). 7. Diaper bags. 8. Television not securely anchored. 9. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 10. Smoke detector needing batteries replaced. 11. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing. 12. An area rug presented a tripping hazard. 13. A floor surface that was unsafe in that[ ]. 14. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom. 15. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom was not sturdy. 16. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom posed a safety hazard in that [ ]. 17. Telephone cords. 18. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child. 19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following classroom furniture: [ ]. 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 [ ]. 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 22, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-13 — Handwashing Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that handwashing requirements were not followed as listed in number 1 below, as required in rule. 1. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands upon arrival for the day. 2. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands prior to departure. 3. At least one staff did not wash their hands upon entry into a classroom. 4. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after toileting or assisting a child with toileting. 5. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after each diaper change or pull-up change. 6. At least one staff did not wash their hands after contact with bodily fluids or cleaning up spills or objects contaminated with bodily fluids. 7. At least one child did not wash their hands after contact with bodily fluids. 8. At least one child did not wash their hands after returning inside after outdoor play. 9, At least one staff did not wash their hands after cleaning or sanitizing or using any chemical products. 10. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after handling pets, pet cages or other pet objects that have come in contact with the pet. 11. At least one staff did not wash their hands before eating, serving or preparing food or bottles or feeding a child. 12. At least one child did not wash their hands before eating or assisting with food preparation. 13. At least one staff did not wash their hands before and after completing a medical procedure or administering medication. 14. At least one child did not wash their hands after water activities. 15. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands when visibly soiled (must use soap and water). 16. 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 22, 2025
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 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, the tires 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 Oct 22, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-22 — Meal and Snack Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 5 below. 1. The menu was not posted. 2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents. 3. The menu was not currently dated. 4. The entire menu was substituted. 5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served. 6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu. 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
5180:2-12-23 — Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

“During the inspection, it was determined that bottles containing breast milk or formula for a particular infant 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
5180:2-12-15 — 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 10 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
Dec 18, 2024Annual · 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.

StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5101:2-12-25 — Medication Administration

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirement(s) for administering a medication or medical food or a prescription topical product to a child as noted in number 19 below: 1. The JFS 01217 “Request for Administration of Medication for Child Care” was not on file for a medication, medical food, or prescription topical product that was not required by a JFS 1236 ""Child Medical/Physical Care Plan for Child Care"". 2. The child’s name was missing on the JFS 01217. 3. The child’s date of birth was missing on the JFS 01217 and was needed to determine the correct dosage. 4. The child’s weight was missing on the JFS 01217 and was needed to determine the correct dosage. 5. The name of the medication was missing on the JFS 01217. 6. The exact dose was missing on the JFS 01217. 7. The time to administer was missing on the JFS 01217. 8. The time period to administer was missing on the JFS 01217. 9. The medication's expiration date was missing on the JFS 01217. 10. The Parent/Guardian’s dated signature was missing on the JFS 01217. 11. Physician instructions were missing on the JFS 01217. 12. Possible side effects were missing on the JFS 01217. 13. Physician’s dated signature was missing on the JFS 01217, 14. Physician’s phone number was missing on the JFS 01217. 15. Date medication was administered was missing on the JFS 01217. 16. Time medication was administered was missing on the JFS 01217. 17. Dosage administered was missing on the JFS 01217. 18. Staff member’s signature was missing on the JFS 01217, 19. A prescription label was not attached to the prescription medication. 20. The medication or product, [ ], was not brought to the program in its original container. 21. Parent instructions conflict with either the manufacturer or physician instructions. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the completed JFS 01217 for each child needed, verification that the prescription label is now attached, and/or verification that the medication or product is now in its original container, and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jan 18, 2025
Dec 12, 2023Annual · 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.

PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-12-15 — 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 8 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
5101:2-12-15 — 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 11 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 both signatures for section B & C Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jan 11, 2024

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