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Current Inspections for STEPS AHEAD
Inspection Date
Inspection Type
Original Inspection Compliance Status
Inspection Corrective Action Status
Status Updated
Inspection Report
Inspection Date: 05/15/2025
Inspection Type: COMPLIANCE
Original Inspection Compliance Status:
Inspection Corrective Action Status:
Status Updated 06/18/2025
Non-Compliances Only
Inspection Date: 04/30/2025
Inspection Type: ATTEMPTED
Original Inspection Compliance Status: Fully Compliant
Inspection Corrective Action Status: Fully Compliant
Status Updated 04/30/2025
Inspection Date: 04/07/2025
Inspection Type: ATTEMPTED
Original Inspection Compliance Status: Fully Compliant
Inspection Corrective Action Status: Fully Compliant
Status Updated 04/07/2025
Full Report
Inspection Date: 10/21/2024
Inspection Type: COMPLIANCE
Original Inspection Compliance Status: Partially Compliant
Inspection Corrective Action Status: Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed
Status Updated 11/19/2024
Full Report
Inspection Date: 06/08/2024
Inspection Type: COMPLIANCE
Original Inspection Compliance Status: Partially Compliant
Inspection Corrective Action Status: Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed
Status Updated 07/15/2024
Full Report
Inspection Date: 04/19/2024
Inspection Type: ATTEMPTED
Original Inspection Compliance Status: Fully Compliant
Inspection Corrective Action Status: Fully Compliant
Status Updated 04/19/2024
Full Report
Inspection Date: 12/14/2023
Inspection Type: COMPLIANCE
Original Inspection Compliance Status: Partially Compliant
Inspection Corrective Action Status: Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed
Status Updated 01/16/2024
Full Report
Inspection Date: 04/25/2023
Inspection Type: COMPLIANCE
Original Inspection Compliance Status: Partially Compliant
Inspection Corrective Action Status: Non-Compliance - Partially Addressed
Status Updated 05/30/2023
Full Report Non-Compliances Only
Inspection Date: 11/17/2022
Inspection Type: COMPLIANCE
Original Inspection Compliance Status: Partially Compliant
Inspection Corrective Action Status: Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed
Status Updated 01/13/2023
Full Report

Licensed programs are inspected at least once a year, when changes occur, or upon the receipt of complaints. Inspection reports are a reflection of the rule compliance at a program on the day of the inspection.

Pre-licensing inspections are conducted prior to the program being approved to operate and when children are not present. Non-compliances cited in this type of inspection report indicate the level of risk that would be associated with the violation once the program is licensed.

Original Inspection Compliance Status

Original Inspection Compliance Status identifies a program's compliance with all program licensing rules at the time of the inspection.

Fully Compliant
Program has been assessed as being in compliance with all program licensing rules verified during the inspection.
Partially Compliant
Program has been assessed as having at least one area out of compliance with program licensing rules verified during the inspection.
Under Review
Program has requested a review for one or more findings documented in this inspection. Please note that this report may be revised based on the outcome of the request for review.

Inspection Corrective Action Status

Inspection Corrective Action Status reflects any corrective action plan submitted by the program to address non-compliances found during the inspection. For detailed information about the corrective action plan, contact the program.

Non-Compliances Fully Addressed
All of the findings determined to be out of compliance at the time of the inspection were addressed by the date indicated on the inspection report.
Non-Compliances Partially Addressed
Some of the findings determined to be out of compliance at the time of inspection were addressed by the date indicated on the inspection report
Non-Compliances Not Addressed
None of the findings determined to be out of compliance at the time of the inspection were addressed by the date indicated on the inspection report.
Under Review
Program has requested a review for one or more findings documented in this inspection. Please note that this report may be revised based on the outcome of the request for review.
Not Available
Summary of compliance findings not yet finalized.

To see complete inspection reports not listed above, please send your request to:

Department of Children and Youth
ODJFS_childcare@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov

Definitions
  • Early Care and Education Programs: Early Care and Education Programs support the development and well-being of young children in a learning environment. These regulated programs meet the minimum state health, safety and administration standards required to serve children. Program settings include licensed family child care homes and center based (school-age care, community-based preschool, public preschool and child care centers), and certified in-home aides.
  • Publicly Funded Child Care: Publicly Funded Child Care is a program that provides reimbursement to an eligible provider for the care of infants, toddlers, preschool children, and school children under age thirteen. Publicly funded child care is paid, wholly or in part, with federal or state funds distributed by DCY. Families may receive assistance with child care costs by contacting their county Department of Job and Family Services to determine eligibility.
  • Step Up To Quality: Step Up To Quality is a tiered quality rating and improvement system designed to recognize the efforts of licensed early learning and development programs that take steps to improve the quality of services they provide. The search function retrieves a list of all early care and education programs with a quality rating equal to or higher than what is selected.
  • Head Start: Head Start provides early childhood education and other services to eligible children, birth to age 5, and their families. Eligibility for Head Start is based on child age, family income, and unique child circumstances. Head Start programs receive federal funding to provide services that support family well-being and promote children's learning and development.
  • Early Childhood Education Grant: Early Childhood Education Grant refers to programs that have received grant funding to provide high-quality preschool to four year old children in families who the program has determined meet the income eligibility requirements. These programs include child care programs, community-based preschool and public preschool.
  • Accreditation: Accreditations are issued to child care programs meeting the standards established by one of the organizations listed below. These standards often exceed licensing requirements.
  • Liability Insurance: Liability insurance provides protection against claims resulting from injuries and damage to people and/or property.
  • Inclusive Child Care Program (ICCP): This designation is awarded to an Early Care and Education Program when staff have completed required courses and earned the Professional Early Childhood Inclusion Credential. The designation assists families with identifying programs who have staff educated to care for children with special needs.
  • NAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • NECPA: National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • NACCP: National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs
  • NAFCC: National Association For Family Child Care
  • COA: Council on Accreditation
  • ACSI: Association of Christian Schools International
  • Cognia: Formerly AdvancED and Measured Progress