WALNUT STREET CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

16 S WALNUT ST, Chillicothe, OH 456010
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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 0

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 20, 2025

Provenance

Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
WALNUT STREET CHILDREN'S SCHOOL
License number
406384
Location
16 S WALNUT ST, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Status
0
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 91.8/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected November 20, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent91.8 / 100
Health96/100
Safety100/100
Staffing75/100
Compliance97/100

7

Total Violations

Nov 20, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (7)

SERIOUSSTAFFING5180:2-12-02Nov 20, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 7 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS): 1. Mailing address2. Telephone number3. Email address4. Days and hours of operation5. Services offered6. Name of program7. Private pay ratesTechnical assistance was provided, and as discussed, log on to OCLQS and update the information, as required.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORSTAFFING5180:2-12-07Nov 20, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 5,6,7 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile.2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change.4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current.6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment.7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated.8. Other: [ ]Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5180:2-12-08Feb 25, 2025

In review of the staff records, it was determined that verification of a high school education for the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 1 below: 1. Verification of completion of a high school education was not on file.2. Documentation was incomplete or not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a career-technical program.3. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is also enrolled in a college credit program in child development or early childhood education.4. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) training program.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the education verification, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5180:2-12-07Feb 25, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 7 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile.2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change.4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current.6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment.7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated.8. Other: [ ]Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-12-17Feb 25, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that daily outdoor play was not provided for any group. 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 not required at this time.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORHEALTH5180:2-12-08Feb 25, 2025

In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 5C, 6 below. 1. A medical statement was not on file for at least one employee;2. The medical statement(s) on file did not have a date of examination within 12 months of the employees 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 employee 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);6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test information was missing: a. Documentation of the screening process to determine if the employee resided in a country identified by the world health organization as having a high burden of TB and arrived in the United States within the five years preceding the date of application for employment. b. Results of a TB test for employees meeting both criteria in 6a. c. Results of additional testing for employees with a positive TB test. d. Written statement, signed by a representative of the TB control unit, that the employee's TB is no longer infectious or the individual is receiving a TB treatment regimen for employees with a positive TB test. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, or TB results/documentation, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-10Jan 25, 2024

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(s) 5, 6 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

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$671.15/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is WALNUT STREET CHILDREN'S SCHOOL's safety grade?

WALNUT STREET CHILDREN'S SCHOOL has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 91.8 out of 100.

How many violations does WALNUT STREET CHILDREN'S SCHOOL have?

WALNUT STREET CHILDREN'S SCHOOL has 7 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 1 serious, and 6 minor.

When was WALNUT STREET CHILDREN'S SCHOOL last inspected?

WALNUT STREET CHILDREN'S SCHOOL was last inspected on November 20, 2025.

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