Tiffani Walters
21841 BOWMAN RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 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
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:7 14 Preschool 1:14 28
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 4, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Background Checks5180:2-13-09
In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the persons listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number 4 below: 1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR. 2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI. 3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file. 4. Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/05/2026 TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth fb Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Crib and Playpen Requirements5180:2-13-20
During the inspection, it was determined that sheets, mattresses and/or mattress covers did not meet the rule requirement as noted in number 2 below: 1. At least one crib or playpen did not have a sheet. 2. At least one sheet was too large. 3. At least one sheet was too small. 4. At least one sheet was torn. 5. The mattress was not at least one and one-half inches thick. 6. The mattress was not firm. 7. There was space between the mattress and the sides and end panels of the crib or playpen which exceeded one and one-half inches. 8. The mattress cover was not waterproof. 9. The mattress cover was torn. 10. Other: [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/05/2026
- Crib and Playpen Requirements5180:2-13-20
During the inspection, it was determined that a crib/playpen, assigned to a child, was used for storage. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/05/2026 TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae
- Infant Bottle and Food Preparation5180:2-13-23
During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form were not on file, as required by this rule. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. 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