Balanced Family Academy Of Lewis Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Provisional | Partially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed | 2 | Official report · PDF |
| Jul 6, 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 handwashing requirements were not followed as required in rule. The following was observed: at least one child did not wash their hands after each diaper change or pull-up change in the Bees room 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 breast milk provided by the parent was not stored appropriately. The following was observed: not labeled with the infant's name, date pumped and date bottle was prepared in the Bees room. 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, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair. The following was observed: the paint on the lower portion of the door in the Beaver classroom is bubbling/peeling and should not be accessible to children. 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 environment, furniture, materials, and/or equipment were not kept in a sanitary condition at all times. The following was observed: there were many insects observed in the classrooms, mainly in the corners of the rooms The center shall be cleaned daily. 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 in the following categories were not provided in sufficient quantities for children in the Kangaroo, Beaver, and Tiger classrooms, as required: Transportation (Kangaroo), Sensory (Kangaroo, Beavers, Tiger), and Blocks (Beaver). Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of the rule.”
“During the inspection, it was determined that an outdoor play area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a fence in good condition, or other barrier. Although the fence or natural barrier was not meeting the rule requirements, it was determined to not present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the playground. The fence or gate was not in good condition and/or being used inappropriately. The following was observed: the latch on the gate to the Preschool playground does not function properly. 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 outdoor play space was not free of conditions that pose a risk of harm to children. The following was observed: many weeds with thistles growing on Infant/Toddler playgound Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the immunization records for 4 of 8 employees, including child care staff members, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: no verification of MMR and TDAP being administered Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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