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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 27, 2026 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed | 6 | Official report · PDF |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed | 11 | Official report · PDF |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 12 | Official report · PDF |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 12 | Official report · PDF |
| May 14, 2024 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 14 | Official report · PDF |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Compliance | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 9 | 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.
“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, condition or equipment. The following was observed: Hammer and vice grip tool accessible to children in the kitchen drawer. Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed, 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: Hours of operation and 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 that emergency phone numbers were not posted, readily in view in spaces used by the children. The following was observed: was ¢ Local emergency management agency (EMA) number was missing. • Poison control number was missing. 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 first aid kit(s) at the program had missing items that are required by this rule to be contained in a first aid kit. The following was observed: First aid tape was missing from the first aid kit. 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 employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained. The following was observed: Programs dashboard was not updated or current. Provider missing from the dashboard 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 policies and procedures listed in appendix C of this rule, or revisions, were not provided as required. The following was observed: A completed DCY 1312 was not onsite at the program. 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 the program staff or residents provided false information, in that provider reported children in care started October 3rd. Upon checking Kinder Connect- Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! provider has taps dating back to August 28th for the two children. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 4 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable. 7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the program written attendance was not being completed weekly. 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 did not have the type of milk on-site to ensure that all children were served age-appropriate fluid milk requirements. 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 required drills were not completed for item numbers 1:3 below: 1. Monthly fire drills 2. | Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September) 3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit [onsite/ on the vehicle/ on a field trip] as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit(s) were missing the item(s) or the item(s) were not replaced after use and/or expired listed in numbers 1, 4, 7, 8, and 11 below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; squares in assorted sizes; 3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes; 4.Tweezers; 5. Gauze rolled bandage; 6. Triangular bandage; 7. Rounded end scissors; 8. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only); 9. A working digital thermometer; Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 10. Disposable non-latex gloves; 11. A working flashlight; 12. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit; 13. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids; 14. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration; 15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only); 16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only). Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that, a monitoring device was not used or operable when children slept in the evening or overnight hours. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a completed JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for each child in care. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with 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 numbers 1 and 4 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 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.”
“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 4, 3, 10, and 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 Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 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 [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan 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 Ahmia Johnson. 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 a grill lighter was determined to be accessible in the kitchen drawer. 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, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies and other chemicals were determined to be accessible in the closet in hallway by bathroom. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance is no longer accessible to children 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 the requirements for the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan" was not posted. 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 daily schedule was not posted in the program. 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 the JFS 01201 "Dental First Aid" was not posted. 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 vitamin A/D or 1% milk was not present in the program as required for children over 24 months. 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 programs first aid kit was missing tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only). Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written emergency preparedness and response plan had not been completed. 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 that the program had not performed/documented weekly inspections of vehicles used for transporting children. The weekly inspection needs to include the following: 1. A visual inspection of the tires for wear and tire pressure; 2. A visual inspection of headlights, taillights, signals, mirrors, wiper blades, and dash gauges; 3. An inspection for properly functioning child and driver restraints; 4. An inspection for properly functioning doors and windows; 5. An inspection for, and cleaning of, debris from the inside of the vehicle; 6. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of the program's records, it was determined that Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises for all 3 kids enrolled. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the provider was not meeting the following requirements as noted in number 4 below: 1. The provider no longer resides at the licensed location. 2. The licensed provider has additional activities/employment during operating hours, in that [ ]. 3. The provider was not on-site for 75 percent of the program’s operating hours as required by this rule. 4. The provider did not have hours of availability to meet with parents a noticeable location or there hours of operation posted. 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 the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care”, had not been updated on last page by the provider and parent for all children in care. Willow was missing a question on page 2 answered concerning her health information. 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 there was a grill lighter and sharp kitchen knife located in kitchen drawers. 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, it was determined the water temperature was 133 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 the inspection, it was determined the daily schedule was not updated in the program. 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 the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan" was not updated. 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 JFS 01201 "Dental First Aid" was not updated. 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 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.”
“In review of the program's records, it was determined that routine trip forms were not completed for children in care. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program had not performed/documented weekly inspections of vehicles used for transporting children. The weekly inspection needs to include the following: 1. A visual inspection of the tires for wear and tire pressure; 2. A visual inspection of headlights, taillights, signals, mirrors, wiper blades, and dash gauges; 3. An inspection for properly functioning child and driver restraints; Chior Department of i Le Children & Yout! 4. An inspection for properly functioning doors and windows; 5. An inspection for, and cleaning of, debris from the inside of the vehicle; 6. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of records, it was determined the provider had not completed at least six hours of professional development training. Please complete 6 hours on OCCRA, this will be verified by specialist. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a completed JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for Zyona. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children. A record of immunization was also missing for children. 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.”
“It was determined, the provider had not updated the handbook to the most current version. The most current version can be found on form central. The form number is JFS 1312.”
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 potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it. Lighter fluid was accessible under the kitchen sink. 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 a pair of lawn clippers and a sharp knife was accessible to children. Both items were in the kitchen area. The knife was located in a cabinet drawer. 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 medication was in the reach of children. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the 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. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. | Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/14/2024”
“During the inspection, it was determined the JFS 01201 "Dental First Aid" was not the most current form version. 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 the daily schedule was not posted in the program. 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 required drills were not completed for item numbers 1-3 below: 1. Monthly fire drills 2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September) 3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit onsite. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu was not posted. 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 had not performed/documented weekly inspections of vehicles used for transporting children. The weekly inspection needs to include the following: 1. A visual inspection of the tires for wear and tire pressure; 2. A visual inspection of headlights, taillights, signals, mirrors, wiper blades, and dash gauges; 3. An inspection for properly functioning child and driver restraints; 4. An inspection for properly functioning doors and windows; 5. An inspection for, and cleaning of, debris from the inside of the vehicle; 6. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of the program's records, it was determined that written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a completed JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for Zyana. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with 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”, for Zyana. Bassirou needed a parent signature and date on the last page of his form. Submit the program's corrective action plan 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 children under 5 years old. An immunization record must be attached to the ODJFS 1305 cover page. 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 JFS 01201 "Dental First Aid" was not updated. 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 the current daily schedule was not posted in the program. 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 the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan" was not updated. 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 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.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that the written record used to document infant routines was missing or incomplete. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a completed JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for Zyana (name missing on form only). Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with 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 communicable disease. 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 of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children in care under 5. 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 the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care" was not signed by the parent for Bassirou. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”