BIG FISH PRESCHOOL LLC
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
4 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: 0
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
October 23, 2025
Provenance
Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- BIG FISH PRESCHOOL LLC
- License number
- 2220026657
- Location
- 9069 ST. RT. 571, Arcanum, OH 45304
- Status
- 0
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 93.0/100
- Inspection record
- 4 inspections, last inspected October 23, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
5
Total Violations
Oct 23, 2025
Last Inspection
N/A
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (5)
In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) 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 programs 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.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number 4 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 8 below: 1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth 4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination 5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed. 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care 7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child 8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year 9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule 10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the childs parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions 11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, a potentially hazardous substance, which was determined to not present a serious risk to a child, was accessible to children as noted in number 2 below: 1. Cosmetics;2. Disinfecting wipes;3. Fish food;4. Hand lotion;5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months);6. Laundry detergent;7. Powder dish washing soap;8. Paint cans;9. White out;10. Potting Soil;11. Other potentially hazardous substance [ ].The potentially hazardous substance was determined to be accessible to children in the following area: [ ]. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance is no longer accessible to children and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in number 4 below, were in the restroom:1. There was no liquid soap.2. There was no toilet paper.3. There were no paper towels.4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children.5. The plunger was accessible to the children.6. The toilet(s) were 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. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is required at this time.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
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Childcare Costs in This Area
INFANT (FAMILY HOME)
$647.34/mo
INFANT (CENTER)
$767.62/mo
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$614.86/mo
PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)
$610.44/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BIG FISH PRESCHOOL LLC's safety grade?
BIG FISH PRESCHOOL LLC has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 93.0 out of 100.
How many violations does BIG FISH PRESCHOOL LLC have?
BIG FISH PRESCHOOL LLC has 5 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 1 serious, and 3 minor.
When was BIG FISH PRESCHOOL LLC last inspected?
BIG FISH PRESCHOOL LLC was last inspected on October 23, 2025.