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Early Minds Llc

3077 Fisher Rd, Columbus, OH 43204 · Franklin County License #2260033895
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inspections on file
3
recorded violations
0
health & safety class
Jul 10, 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 Early Minds Llc
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Jul 10, 2026PrelicensePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed3Official 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.

Jul 10, 2026Prelicense · 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: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-12 — Safe Environment

“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: Missing or damaged ceiling tiles located in multiple classrooms. 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.”

Corrective action plan due Aug 15, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-11 — Outdoor Space Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that the outdoor play space was not free of conditions that pose a risk of harm to children. The following was observed: There were tall grasses and weeds on playground and walkway to playground. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Aug 15, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-07 — Written Program Policies and Procedures

“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing an item(s). The following was observed as missing: The immunization record is to be on file at the center within thirty days of the child's first day of attendance and updated no more than every thirteen months thereafter. ¢ — Policy describing supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for others who wish to do so e Please include basic time frame for snacks and meals ¢ Meals consist of food from each of the five basic food groups. ¢ — Snack consists of food from two of the five basic food groups. • Modified diets: update wording to reflect new rule. Obtain a physician's written instructions if administering a medical food to any child or if an entire food group is eliminated. When special diets are required for cultural or religious reasons, the center shall obtain written, dated and signed instructions from the child's parent unless the special diet is part of a center program. Offer milk based on parental preference. (Unless on USDA Food program and then you must follow stated guidelines) ¢ Include times with the basic schedule ¢ — Summary of procedures taken in the event of emergency, serious illness or injury: please state policy for serious illness and or injury ¢ Formal screenings and assessments on enrolled children and if you report date to DCY. Did not include formal assessment info or reporting. (Family needs assessment is for SUTQ and does not answer the question) ¢ Social media policy including but not limited to addressing publication of child photos or other identifying information ¢ Usage of emergency medical devices and emergency medications, including but not limited to Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and Naloxone e — The programs policy to prohibit center employees from exposing children to inappropriate language, media or behavior ¢ Policy for napping/resting during the daytime hours ¢ — How will you ensure that families receive Appendix C: 5180:2-12-07 ¢ Problem or issue resolution for parents or employees to follow when needing assistance in resolving problems related to the childcare center. Only address parent resolution and not employee. Revise the program’s written policies and procedures to include the missing information. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the revised written policies and procedures, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Aug 15, 2026

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