Abide & Bloom Childcare
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 28, 2026 | Prelicense | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 6 | 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 cots or mats did not meet the requirements. The following was observed: The program did not have a cot, mat, bed, or couch for each child. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly. The following was observed: Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the kitchen area, substances labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible in the bathroom. 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 posted weather and fire alert plan did not meet the requirements in rule. The following was observed: The weather and fire alert plan were not posted in each space used by the children. 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 designated storage areas for children's personal belongings. 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 hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area. The following was observed: Toxic plants (Pokeberry), tree/shrub stumps. was 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 equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements as it was place over or next to hard surfaces. The following was observed: Structure with a slide placed on grass, directly next to brick patio. 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.”