Butts, Acquenetta
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 22, 2026 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed | 6 | Official report · PDF |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed | 11 | Official report · PDF |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed | 6 | Official report · PDF |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 3 | Official report · PDF |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 10 | Official report · PDF |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Compliance | 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 the provider’s current license was not in a location visible to parents, as required. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“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: services offered. 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 the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record. The following was observed: • The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year. 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 hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area. The following was observed: ¢ There was poison ivy. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained. The following was observed: OPR dashboard not updated to reflect current program's employees. Substitute listed on dashboard that no longer works for the program. Please remove this substitute from the programs organizational dashboard. was Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the DCY 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care” or equivalent as required. The following was observed as missing: ¢ 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.”
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.
“Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined the program did not protect children from an unsafe item or condition or equipment due to the following number 18 below: 1. Pull cord(s) on the window blind(s). 2. Extension cord(s); electrical cord(s) attached to an object that could result in a severe injury if pulled. 3. Stacked tables. 4. Folding tables. 5. Matches and/or a lighter. 6. Power tool(s). 7. Live wires. 8. Stove(s) that are either on or able to be turned on by a child. 9. Asbestos. 10. Traffic. 11. A body of water. 12. Awell. 13. Environmental hazard(s) confirmed by local authorities having jurisdiction over the hazard. 14. A crockpot used to heat bottles. 15. Immediate access to a knife. 16. Large or heavy pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 17. Marijuana was accessible to children. 18. Other: Tools and screws accessible in kitchen drawer. Cigarette ash tray also accessible in backyard Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that a resident of the home turned 18 years of age moved into the home and background checks were not requested within 10 business days. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the resident's JFS 01176, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 7 below in Kinder Connect and written attendance. Attendance must always be done in live time. 1. No attendance record was being maintained. 2. The attendance record was not being consistently completed. 3. The record did not include the name of at least one child. 4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 5. The record did not include the assigned group. 6. The record did not include the child’s weekly schedule. 7. The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each child’s arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program. 8. The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year. 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 the program was not maintaining a smoke free environment, as noted in the number 4 below: 1. The program did not provide a smoke free environment for children during the hours of child care in that [ ]. 2. An individual left the home to smoke, however, this smoking occurred in an area within view of the children. 3. A"No Smoking" sign was not displayed in a conspicuous place at the main entrance. 4. Smoking had occurred in the program or vehicle during hours the program was not in operation; however, parents had not been given written notice of this. 5. Children had access and/or were exposed to smoking paraphernalia in that [cigarettes/cigars/pipe butts/ashes/chewing or smokeless tobacco/electronic cigarettes/vaporizers/bong] was/were observed in view of children. 6. Other []. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During this inspection, it was determined that food was not stored in a safe manner as noted in number 1 below: 1. The refrigerator did not maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below; 2. Milk was not refrigerated for approximately ( ) minutes after being served; 3. Food was observed thawing on the counter; Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 4. Spoiled food was served to children. 5. Other []. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that required documentation for substitutions for fluid milk was not as file noted in number 4 below: 1. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when Infants up to 12 months of age were 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 were served anything other than unflavored whole homogenized vitamin D fortified cow's milk, breast milk, or non-cow milk substitutions 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 percent 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. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 3 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. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 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. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form was not signed by parent as required by this rule. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number 14 below: 1. First Aid - expired training 2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training 3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 4. CPR - expired training 5. CPR - had not taken CPR training 6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training 7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care 8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training 11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training 12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training 13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training 15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 9 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR. 3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire. 5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change. 6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed. 7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable. 8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment. 9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen. 10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen. 11.Other: [] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review 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, 15, and 16 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: Revision date cut off on all enrollment forms and 2nd parent box needs completely crossed out Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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.
“Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined lighters were accessible to children in an unlocked bedroom on the dresser. Knives were also accessible to children in the kitchen. There was a chopping knife located in kitchen drawer. Also, there was kitchen knifes in a stationary block on the counter. Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule,”
“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it as noted. Cleaning spray located in bathroom hallway cabinet. 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.”
“During the inspection, it was determined Raylan, R'Suhn, Aarlen, and Ayden were clocked in on KinderConnect but were not physically present while inspector was present on inspection. 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 the requirements for the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan" were not followed. Local emergency management agency phone number for Hamilton County was not listed. Chir Department of i Le Children & Yout! 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 written parental consent for non-cow milk substitutions that are nutritionally equivalent to milk was not on file for children enrolled. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“In review 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. See below: 1. Questions on page 1 were incomplete for all children 2. Dietary instruction question needs updated for all children (fluid milk requirement)- PAGE 2 Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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, a lawn mower and lawn equipment was found to be accessible to children. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in the backyard. 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.”
“Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers in the backroom. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review 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”. On page two, information regarding child health conditions were not checked for most of the children enrolled. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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 an infant, under 12 months of age, was placed in a crib with a binky in their mouth which created a choking hazard. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“In review of the children’s records, it was determined a JFS 01236 "Child Medical/Physical Care Plan" was not on file for Da'Marion. Chir Department of i Le Children & Yout! Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed JFS 01236, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the attendance record during the visit was not all put in live time. 6 children were present but, 4 of them needed their arrival time put in. 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 the program’s written emergency preparedness and response plan was not on file. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the mattress support was not maintained at the lowest position as required. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form were not on file, as required by this rule. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that Melody has not completed the family childcare staff orientation training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of records, it was determined the CCSM or Substitute CCSM did not have current valid documentation for CPR/First aid, communicable disease, and child abuse trainings. hier Department of i Le Children & Yout! Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the substitute was not on file. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed medical statement, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for Rylee. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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 the water temperature was 128 degrees in the bathroom. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During this inspection, it was determined the refrigerator did not maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the provider did not have hours of operation posted in a visible place. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for child abuse or communicable disease trainings. Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”