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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 14, 2026 | Prelicense | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed | 14 | 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 the Type B Home did not have a working carbon monoxide detector in the basement. A working carbon monoxide detector must be placed, installed, tested, and maintained in was accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with 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 DCY 01176, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions were in the restroom: The following was observed: The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children; The plunger was accessible to the children. The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirement of this rule.”
“During the inspection, alcohol was determined to be in a space that was accessible to children during hours of operation but no children were present. These items must be removed or stored in space not approved or used for children as required. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”
“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly. The following was observed: Cosmetics were accessible to children in the restroom area. 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 that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being. The following was observed: Television not securely anchored; Light fixture not securely installed. 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.”
“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 for childcare; Fire alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes; Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes; Primary and Secondary meeting locations were not listed on the weather and fire alert plans. 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 emergency phone numbers were not posted, readily in view in spaces used by the children. The following was observed: Emergency phone numbers were not posted in all areas used for childcare. 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 equipment and materials were not provided in sufficient quantities for children in the infants through school-age children, as required. The following was observed: Manipulative materials and equipment were missing. ¢ Blocks were missing. • Science-nature equipment (excludes infants) was missing. Language arts and auditory materials and equipment were missing. ¢ Music equipment was missing. • Transportation materials and equipment were missing. • Gross motor equipment was missing. • Sensory motor equipment was missing. • School age children were not provided with sufficient equipment and materials in at least five of the first nine categories above.. 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. The following was observed: The menu 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 first aid kit at the program had missing items that are required by this rule to be contained in a first aid kit. The following was observed: A working digital thermometer 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 that sheets, mattresses and/or mattress covers did not meet the rule requirement. The following was observed: At least one crib or playpen did not have a sheet. 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: At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within ten business days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”