Firelands Montessori Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Annual | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Partially Addressed | 4 | Official report · PDF |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Annual | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 7 | Official report · PDF |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Annual | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 8 | Official report · PDF |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Annual | Partially Compliant | 2 | 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 individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements. Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the background check results, to the department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirement(s) for administering a medication or medical food to a child in that written instructions, were missing. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the completed written instructions for each child needed, record of medication administration, 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 that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being. The following was observed: A fan with metal blades was placed within reach of children in the toddler area. 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.”
“In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that child health record information was incomplete in that the child's health record was missing. 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.
“It was observed or reported that a child was left unattended inside or outside the facility.”
“During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children.”
“During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years.”
“During the inspection, it was observed that furniture and equipment does not meet safety and sanitation requirements. (Standing air conditioning was placed on a table, where children can pull it down.) (Coffee pot on and reach of children)”
“During the inspection, it was observed that the surface of the outdoor play space did not offer protection from falls.”
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”
“During the inspection and review of staff files, preschool staff licensed by the department did not have evidence of ten in-service hours annually. Rules in Compliance/Not Verified”
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 and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
“During the inspection, it was observed that children had access to a knife that did not meet safety requirements.”
“During the inspection, it was observed that electrical outlets are not covered when not in use and there was no documentation on file to indicate the outlets are tamper resistant.”
“During the inspection, it was observed that a phone was not available while the program was in session. (It was unplug in the cabinet.)”
“During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting procedures for emergency situations.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting medical and dental emergency procedures in each preschool classroom and by each telephone.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the daily schedule for each age group did not include a balance of both quiet and active play.”
“During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that the medical statements were not updated every thirteen months from the date of examination”
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 and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.”
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date. Rules in Compliance/Not Verified”