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Terri Cauthen

1038 Vacationland Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45231 · Hamilton County License #2240031159
7
inspections on file
13
recorded violations
0
health & safety class
Oct 14, 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 Terri Cauthen
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Oct 14, 2026AttemptedFully Compliant0Official report · PDF
Jun 10, 2026CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed4Official report · PDF
Mar 16, 2026ProvisionalPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed5Official report · PDF
Oct 20, 2025ProvisionalPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed3Official report · PDF
Oct 13, 2025AttemptedFully Compliant0Official report · PDF
Sep 22, 2025AttemptedFully Compliant0Official report · PDF
Mar 19, 2025PrelicensePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed1Official 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.

Jun 10, 2026Compliance · 4 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
5180:2-13-18 — Attendance

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 2 below: 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. 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.”

Corrective action plan due Jul 10, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-14 — Requirements for Field and Routine Trips

“In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met as listed in number 4 below: 1. Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises. 2. The written permission was missing the child’s name. 3. The written permission was missing the date(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only). 4. The written permission was missing the destination(s) of the trip(s). 5. The written permission was missing the departure and return time(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only). 6. The written permission was missing the signature of the parent. 7. The written permission was missing the date on which the permission was signed. 8. The written permission was missing a statement notifying parents how their child will be transported. 9. Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually. 10. Written parental permission forms for field trips and/or routine trips were not being maintained on file for at least one year from the date of the trip. 11, Other: [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jul 10, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-23 — Infant Daily Care

“During the inspection, it was determined that the written record used to document infant routines and activities did not meet the requirements as noted in number 2,3,4 & 5 below: 1. A daily written record was not provided to the parent or person picking up the infant on a daily basis. 2. Food intake was missing. 3. Sleeping patterns was missing. 4. Times and results of diaper changes was missing. 5. Information about daily activities was missing. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jul 10, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-07 — Staff Records

“During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 2 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. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 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 Jul 10, 2026
Mar 16, 2026Provisional · 5 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
5180:2-13-15 — Health Conditions

“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 Records Review, with a condition that requires a JFS 01236 "Child Medical/Physical Care Plan" as noted in number 1 below: 1. No plan was on file. (Page 1) 2. Child’s name was missing. 3. Name of the condition was missing. 4, Indication if medication or medical food is required was missing. 5. Signs, symptoms or situations that require staff to take action were missing. 6. Activities, foods, environmental conditions to avoid were missing. 7. Training instructions for procedures for staff to follow were missing or incomplete. (Page 2) 8. Child's name was missing or not attached. 9. Child's date of birth was missing or not attached. 10. Child's weight was missing or not attached. 11. Name of the medication/medical food was missing or not attached. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 12. Dosage of medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached. 13. Time for medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached. 14. Expiration date for medication/medical food was missing or not attached. 15. Symptoms that require staff to administer medication/medical food were missing or not attached. 16. Specific instructions to administer the medication/medical food were missing or not attached. 17. Actions to be taken if the symptoms do not subside were missing or not attached. 18. Physician's signature was missing or not attached. 19. The date of the physician's signature was missing or not attached. (Page 3) 20. Child's name was missing. 21. Instructions regarding emergency evacuation, if applicable, were missing. 22. Signature of parent granting permission to implement the plan and verifying training was missing. 23. Date of parent signature was missing. 24. Certified Professional Trainer information was missing. 25. Signature of certified professional who trained the program staff was missing, if parent was not the trainer. 26. Date of trainer signature was missing. 27. Printed name(s)of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing. 28. Signature(s) of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing. 29. Date of staff signature was missing. 30. Administrator/Provider signature was missing 31. Date of administrator/Provider was missing. (Page 4) 32. Child's name was missing. 33. Name of medication or medical food was missing. 34. Date the medication/medical food was administered was missing. 35. Time medication/medical food was administered was missing. 36. Dosage of medication/medical food that was administered was missing. 37. Signature of person administering medication/medical food was missing. 38. The plan was not followed or implemented. 39. The plan was not able to be implemented due to conflicting information. 40. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were onsite when a child requiring the plan was present. 41. Child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were not scheduled to be present the entire the time the child requiring the plan was onsite. 42. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 accompanied the child requiring the plan during a trip. 43. Achild care staff member who had not been trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 performed the procedure. 44, Medication listed in the procedures to follow was not onsite available to administer as instructed and alternate instructions for this situation were not included on the plan. Provide staff training. 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.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 16, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-22 — Meals and Snacks

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 1 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. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 16, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-14 — Requirements for Field and Routine Trips

“In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met as listed in number 4, 7 below: 1. Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises. 2. The written permission was missing the child’s name. 3. The written permission was missing the date(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only). 4. The written permission was missing the destination(s) of the trip(s). 5. The written permission was missing the departure and return time(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only). 6. The written permission was missing the signature of the parent. 7. The written permission was missing the date on which the permission was signed. 8. The written permission was missing a statement notifying parents how their child will be transported. 9. Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 10. Written parental permission forms for field trips and/or routine trips were not being maintained on file for at least one year from the date of the trip. 11. Other: [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 16, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-07 — Staff Records

“During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 2 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.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 16, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-15 — Child Medical and Enrollment Records

“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 4,6,8 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 [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 16, 2026
Oct 20, 2025Provisional · 3 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
5180:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number 11 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 7, Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 11. Other potentially hazardous substance gas for the grill was accessible to children in the out side area. 12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled. 13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/ [ ] or equipment without adult supervision. 14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Other: [ ]. 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.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 19, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“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 children were not protected from the following item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 1 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. Telephone cords. 7. Employee(s) purse(s). 8. Diaper bags. 9. Television not securely anchored. 10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child. 12. Chipping or peeling paint. 13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing. 14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard. 15. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ]. 16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet. 17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy. 18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ]. 19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ]. 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 [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 19, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-16 — Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the JFS 01201 "Dental First Aid" was not completed. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 19, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Prelicense · 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.

PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-14 — Driver Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that the requirements for drivers was not met as listed in number 2 below: 1. The driver(s) noted on the Employee Record Chart used for trips did not have a copy of a current driver's license on file. 2. At least one employee or child care staff member who is responsible for transporting children did not have documentation of completion of the prescribed driver training on file. 3. The driver used to transport children was not an employee or child care staff member of the program, a public transportation driver, or employed by a company contracted to provide transportation service. 4. The driver who was not a child care staff member or employee who is used in accordance with the requirements in rule 5101:2-13-08 transported children without the provider present. Remove this individual from transporting children until the requirements are met. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 18, 2025

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