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Thorn's Childcare

336 HILL AVENUE, STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Ohio's licensing baseline. Ohio caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:14. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Family Child Care Home
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
Not Available
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:512
Toddlers1:714
Preschool1:1428

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2026 · 13 Findings
Most recent: May 7, 2026Download Latest Report (PDF)
13 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (10), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.

See the Inspection Visit
  1. May 7, 202613 Findings13 Important
    • Information in OCLQS5180:2-13-02

      During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 4 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable. 7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/07/2026

    • Flammable and Combustible Materials in a Type B Home5180:2-13-04

      During the inspection, it was determined flammable and combustible materials and substances were not stored in accordance with the following storage requirements in that Tiki Torches with fuel canisters along wood fence. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/07/2026

    • Staff Records5180:2-13-07

      During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in numbers 6 & 7 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR. 3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change. 6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed. 7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable. 8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment. 9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen. 10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen. 11.Other: [] Submit the program's corrective action plan within 30 days to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/07/2026

    • Employee Requirements5180:2-13-08

      In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for those individuals listed on the Employee Record Chart did not include the required information listed below in numbers 5b and 5c. 1. A medical statement was not on file; 2. The medical statement(s) on file were not dated within 12 months of the individual's first day of employment; 3. Date of examination was missing; 4. Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing; 5. A statement was missing that verifies the individual is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR); Submit the program’s corrective action plan within 30 days, which includes a copy of the completed medical statement, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/07/2026

    • Outdoor Equipment5180:2-13-11

      During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe as noted in the number 5, 9, & 13 below: 1. There was rust exposed. 2. There was protruding bolts. 3. There were cracks. 4. There were holes. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5. There was splintering wood on the wooden bench. 6. There were sharp edges or points. 7. There were lead hazards. 8. There were toxic substances. 9. There were tripping hazards. 10. The sandbox was not covered when the program was closed or during non-daylight hours. 11. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not developmentally appropriate. 12. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was placed in the main traffic pattern. 13. Outdoor play equipment, the blue slide, was positioned too closely together, posing a risk of injury if a child were to fall from one piece of equipment into another. 14. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not securely anchored but did not present a risk of imminent danger of the structure collapsing when children are using the equipment 15. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was 30 inches or more from the ground and did not have a protective barrier that would prevent a child from falling off this piece of equipment. 16. The manufacturer's guidelines for assembly and installation were not followed for the [ ]. 17. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan within 30 days to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/07/2026

    • Fall Zone5180:2-13-11

      During the inspection, it was determined the fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements as noted in number 1 below: 1. The fall surface material had not been properly distributed, turned over or raked as needed. 2. The fall surface material was not being used according to manufacturer's guidelines for its use as a fall surface. 3. Other []. 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 within 30 days to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/07/2026

    • Clean Environment and Equipment5180:2-13-13

      During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in the following numbers 4&5 below, were in the restroom: 1. There was no liquid soap. 2. There was no toilet tissue. 3. There were no individually assigned towels or disposable towels. 4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children. 5. The plunger was accessible to the children. 6. The toilet was not flushed. 7. The trash was not emptied from the day before. 8. There was a strong urine odor. 9. Other []. The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/07/2026

    • Vehicle Inspections5180:2-13-14

      During the inspection, it was determined that the program had not [performed/documented] weekly inspections of vehicles used for transporting children. The weekly inspection needs to include the following: 5 1. A visual inspection of the tires for wear and tire pressure; 2. A visual inspection of headlights, taillights, signals, mirrors, wiper blades, and dash gauges; 3. An inspection for properly functioning child and driver restraints; 4. An inspection for properly functioning doors and windows; 5. An inspection for, and cleaning of, debris from the inside of the vehicle; sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 6. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/07/2026

    • Child Medical and Enrollment Records5180:2-13-15

      In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care”, as required, for the items in numbers 3, & 12 below: 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked “yes” 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardian’s signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Submit the program's corrective action plan within 30 days to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/07/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Compliant Closure [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 License Visible Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Change of Location Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Provider Medical Compliant re PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Building Requirements Compliant for Type B Homes PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Fire Safety for Type B Compliant Homes TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule SCS Status SD curenting Statements), Paplcable 5180:2-13-04 Heaters in a Type B Compliant Home [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Compliant Procedures | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Type B Provider - Foster | Compliant Parent | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Whistle Blower Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —ee a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Compliant Development P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space [Compliant TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Carbon Monoxide Compliant Detectors - Type B Only | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ~~ “™ ee | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable “oes _ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Handwashing Compliant ee | Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable oo a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field Compliant and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Compliant for Field and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —— a sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Records Retention | Compliant and Confidentiality [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and Compliant General Emergency Plan [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Drills Compliant ee [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Compliant Precautions P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oe a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Compliant Equipment [Rule sd Status | Doocumenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Cid Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae oo a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Compliant Care [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Compliant Requirements PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Child Guidance Compliant re [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Compliant and Hygiene [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth (a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Compliant Preparation [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable —oeov a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Compliant Swimming

    • Communicable Diseases5180:2-13-16

      During the inspection, it was determined that the Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required , as indicated in the number 3 below: 1. Ina location readily available to provider, child care staff members, employees, and residents; 2. The chart was not posted. 3. The posted chart was not the current version. 4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read. Submit the program’s corrective action plan within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/07/2026

    • Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan5180:2-13-16

      During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written emergency and preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually as noted in number 1 below: 1. Child care staff members and employees were not trained annually. 2. Written documentation of the training was not kept on file. Submit the program’s corrective action plan within 30 days to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/07/2026

    • Attendance5180:2-13-18

      During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in numbers 6 & 7 below: 1. No attendance record was being maintained. 2. The attendance record was not being consistently completed. 3. The record did not include the name of at least one child. 4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child. 5. The record did not include the assigned group. 6. The record did not include the child’s weekly schedule. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 7. The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each child’s arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program. 8. The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year. Submit the program’s corrective action plan within 30 days to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/07/2026

    • Medication Requirements5180:2-13-25

      During the inspection, it was determined medication was in the reach of children. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/07/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances

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