BUFFORD, LASHAWNDA
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
6 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: 0
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 26, 2026
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
- BUFFORD, LASHAWNDA
- License number
- 941851444
- Location
- 2786 OVERDALE DRIVE, Cincinnati, OH 45251
- Status
- 0
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 14.4/100
- Inspection record
- 6 inspections, last inspected February 26, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
58
Total Violations
Feb 26, 2026
Last Inspection
N/A
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (58)
During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 8/28/2025. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
During the inspection, it was determined the written policies and procedures were not available at the program as required. A copy must be made available onsite for review. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
During the inspection, it was determined the programs 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 programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 1 below:1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers.2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop.3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care.4. Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled.5. Stacked chairs.6. Telephone cords.7. Employee(s) purse(s).8. Diaper bags.9. Television not securely anchored.10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall.11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.12. Chipping or peeling paint.13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.15. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ].16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet.17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy.18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ].19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ].20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a childs temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.22. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it as noted in number 14 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in the garage. 1. Bleach.2. Cleaning agent.3. Fish tank chemicals. 4. Gasoline. 5. Pesticide.6. Poison, including insect/rodent poison. 7. Flammable substance.8. Windshield washer fluid.9. Aerosol cans. 10. A lawn mower. 11. A weed trimmer. 12. Hedge trimmers. 13. A snow blower.14. Other potentially hazardous substance, equipment or machinery: paint cans. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
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 10, 13 and 14 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/guardians 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 [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
In review of 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 2 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 birth4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination5. 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 care7. 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 child8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year9. 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 rule10. 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 convictions11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number 1 below:Procedures:1. The written emergency and preparedness and response plan had not been completed2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees3. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes4. Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated5. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated6. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies7. Loss of power, water, or heat8. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the programDetails:9. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent10. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions11. Emergency contact information for parents and the program12. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated13. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available14. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place15. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip16. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees17. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate18. Updating the plan on a yearly basis19. Contact with local emergency management officials20. The plan was unable to be implemented in that, [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in numbers 1 and 2 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 childs weekly schedule.7.The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each childs 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 programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
During the inspection, it was determined that bottles containing milk/formula for a particular infant were not labeled with the childs name and date of preparation. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
During the inspection, it was determined medication was in the reach of children. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 3/6/2025. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
On the day of the inspection, the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item number 15 below: General Information1. Name, address, email address and telephone number.2. Description of the providers program philosophy.3. Days and hours of operation, scheduled closings and basic daily schedule.4. Staff/child ratios and group size.5. Opportunities for parent involvement in activities.6. Opportunities for parents to meet with the provider regarding their child.7. Payment schedule, overtime charges and registration fees if applicable.8. Programs shall have a policy in place describing supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for mothers who wish to do so (if the program serves infants or toddlers). Provider Policies and Procedures9. Enrollment including required enrollment information.10. Care of children without immunizations.11. Attendance including procedures for arrival and departure, the program's absent day policy, releasing child to persons other than the parent, releasing a child according to a custody agreement and follow up when a child scheduled to arrive from another program or activity does not arrive.12. Supervision of children, including a separate supervision policy for school-age children, if applicable.13. Child guidance.14. Suspension and expulsion.15. Ensure compliance with the Americans and Disabilities (ADA) including administering medication to children with disabilities and administering care procedures for children with disabilities.16. Outdoor play, including limitations placed on outdoor play due to weather or safety issues (considerations may include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, wind chill, ozone levels, pollen count, lightning, rain or ice). 17. Food and dietary policy, including information regarding meeting one-third of the child's recommended daily dietary allowance, policy regarding formula, breast milk, meals, and snacks and policy on providing supplemental food. 18. Management of illness including isolation precautions, symptoms for discharge and return, notification of parent of ill child and whether or not the provider will care for sick children.19. Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury.20. Administration of medication and topical products policy, medical foods, modified diets, and whether school age children are permitted to carry their own medical and ointments.21. Transportation policy for field trips, routine walks, if applicable, and emergencies including if the provider will provide child care services to children whose parents refuse to grant consent for transportation to the source of emergency treatment.22. Water activities/swimming.23. Infant care, if applicable, including feeding, frequency of diaper checks, and information about daily activities.24. Sleeping, napping and resting.25. Evening and overnight care, if applicable.26. Policy on hours of operation, closing due to weather, school delays or closings and any other factors.27. Use of a substitute child care staff member or child care staff member pursuant to 5101:2-13-08 of the Administrative Code for sick days, vacations or other time off.28. Situations that may require disenrollment of a child, if applicable.29. Problem or issue resolution for parents or employees to follow when needing assistance in resolving problems related to the family child care home.30.Formal screenings and assessments conducted on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to ODJFS pursuant to Chapter 5101:2-17 of the Administrative Code.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined the program did not protect children from an unsafe item or condition or equipment due to the following number 18 below: 1. Pull cord(s) on the window blind(s). 2. Extension cord(s); electrical cord(s) attached to an object that could result in a severe injury if pulled.3. Stacked tables. 4. Folding tables. 5. Matches and/or a lighter. 6. Power tool(s). 7. Live wires. 8. Stove(s) that are either on or able to be turned on by a child. 9. Asbestos. 10. Traffic. 11. A body of water. 12. A well. 13. Environmental hazard(s) confirmed by local authorities having jurisdiction over the hazard.14. A crockpot used to heat bottles. 15. Immediate access to a knife. 16. Large or heavy pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 17. Marijuana was accessible to children.18. Other wood boards/planks on front porch and back deck had warped and were sticking up, presenting a tripping hazard. Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 22 below:1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers.2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop.3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care.4. Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled.5. Stacked chairs.6. Telephone cords.7. Employee(s) purse(s).8. Diaper bags.9. Television not securely anchored.10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall.11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.12. Chipping or peeling paint.13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.15. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ].16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet.17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy.18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ].19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ].20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a childs temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.22. Other: incense stick and ashes/ashtray were accessible.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 item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it as noted in numbers 2 and 10 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in the kitchen and garage. 1. Bleach.2. Cleaning agent.3. Fish tank chemicals. 4. Gasoline. 5. Pesticide.6. Poison, including insect/rodent poison. 7. Flammable substance.8. Windshield washer fluid.9. Aerosol cans. 10. A lawn mower. 11. A weed trimmer. 12. Hedge trimmers. 13. A snow blower.14. Other potentially hazardous substance, equipment or machinery: [ ]. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met as listed in numbers 4 and 8 below: 1. Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises.2. The written permission was missing the childs name.3. The written permission was missing the date(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only).4. The written permission was missing the destination(s) of the trip(s).5. The written permission was missing the departure and return time(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only).6. The written permission was missing the signature of the parent.7. The written permission was missing the date on which the permission was signed.8. The written permission was missing a statement notifying parents how their child will be transported.9. Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually.10. Written parental permission forms for field trips and/or routine trips were not being maintained on file for at least one year from the date of the trip.11. Other: [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of 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 2 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 birth4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination5. 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 care7. 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 child8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year9. 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 rule10. 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 convictions11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
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 10, 13, and 14 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/guardians 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 [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
During the inspection, it was determined medication was in the reach of children. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not updated for Chandler children, Kaisen King, and Zymeer Bufford.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 132 degrees in the bathroom. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
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. See reasons below here:1. Jaymir Bell- Parent needs to update enrollment2. Diy'va Bell form missing medical question answered on page 23. Karinn Lewis missing medical question on page 2.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan" was not the most current version of the form from 2021.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, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan was not completed. This is the new disaster plan, the state form number for this is 1251.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
During the inspection, it was determined the program was not documenting attendance upon arrival and departure of each child as there was not attendance for the week of March 3rd written.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
During the inspection, it was determined that children were exposed to the inappropriate item in numbers 1 and 4 below by a tablet's media. 1. Language;2. Conversation;3. Behavior;4. Video; 5. Music;6. Movie.7. Other [ ]Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
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.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During this inspection, it was determined the refrigerator did not maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined tools were accessible in a kitchen drawer.Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a routine trip was not updated or information was incomplete such as trip destinations and mode of travel. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 9/17/2024. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
On the day of the inspection, the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing sections. The current handbook should contain everything that is in the list below. You can find a template for the handbook on the form central site. Form number is JFS 1312.General Information1. Name, address, email address and telephone number.2. Description of the providers program philosophy.3. Days and hours of operation, scheduled closings and basic daily schedule.4. Staff/child ratios and group size.5. Opportunities for parent involvement in activities.6. Opportunities for parents to meet with the provider regarding their child.7. Payment schedule, overtime charges and registration fees if applicable.8. Programs shall have a policy in place describing supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for mothers who wish to do so (if the program serves infants or toddlers). Provider Policies and Procedures9. Enrollment including required enrollment information.10. Care of children without immunizations.11. Attendance including procedures for arrival and departure, the program's absent day policy, releasing child to persons other than the parent, releasing a child according to a custody agreement and follow up when a child scheduled to arrive from another program or activity does not arrive.12. Supervision of children, including a separate supervision policy for school-age children, if applicable.13. Child guidance.14. Suspension and expulsion.15. Ensure compliance with the Americans and Disabilities (ADA) including administering medication to children with disabilities and administering care procedures for children with disabilities.16. Outdoor play, including limitations placed on outdoor play due to weather or safety issues (considerations may include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, wind chill, ozone levels, pollen count, lightning, rain or ice). 17. Food and dietary policy, including information regarding meeting one-third of the child's recommended daily dietary allowance, policy regarding formula, breast milk, meals, and snacks and policy on providing supplemental food. 18. Management of illness including isolation precautions, symptoms for discharge and return, notification of parent of ill child and whether or not the provider will care for sick children.19. Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury.20. Administration of medication and topical products policy, medical foods, modified diets, and whether school age children are permitted to carry their own medical and ointments.21. Transportation policy for field trips, routine walks, if applicable, and emergencies including if the provider will provide child care services to children whose parents refuse to grant consent for transportation to the source of emergency treatment.22. Water activities/swimming.23. Infant care, if applicable, including feeding, frequency of diaper checks, and information about daily activities.24. Sleeping, napping and resting.25. Evening and overnight care, if applicable.26. Policy on hours of operation, closing due to weather, school delays or closings and any other factors.27. Use of a substitute child care staff member or child care staff member pursuant to 5101:2-13-08 of the Administrative Code for sick days, vacations or other time off.28. Situations that may require disenrollment of a child, if applicable.29. Problem or issue resolution for parents or employees to follow when needing assistance in resolving problems related to the family child care home.30.Formal screenings and assessments conducted on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to ODJFS pursuant to Chapter 5101:2-17 of the Administrative Code.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
During the inspection, it was determined that the providers hours of operation were not posted.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) was not updated or maintained. Deaunte Bufford was still missing from the OCCRA dashboard as a resident.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan" was not the most current form version.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, it was determined the program did not complete written attendance.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, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan was not on file.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form were not on file for all infants under 18 months, 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.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined that children were exposed to the inappropriate item in numbers 1 and 4 below by the provider, an employee, or a child: 1. Language;2. Conversation;3. Behavior;4. Video; 5. Music;6. Movie.7. Other [ ]Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a completed JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for Diy'va and Phoenix had an older version of the form. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
It was determined, the provider was not responsible for creating, maintaining or implementing the policies and procedures detailed in appendix C and D of this rule. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. This can be found on the ODJFS form site. Form number is JFS 1312.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained for providers son Deaunte. His hire date and role needs added as well.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation of CPR/First aid, communicable disease, and child abuse training.Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of records, it was determined the provider had not completed at least six hours of professional development.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined there were tools located in a kitchen drawer.Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of the program's records, it was determined that routine trip forms were missing destination and mode of travel on multiple children's forms.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have the most current form version JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for each child in care. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
During the inspection, cleaning supplies was found in a kitchen cabinet determined to be accessible to children. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined that there was a knife, small lighter, and tools in the kitchen cabinet.Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed 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 the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 9/21/2023. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required for kids under five.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During this inspection, it was determined that the refrigerator did not maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or belowCorrect the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
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.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for CPR/First aid, child abuse, and communicable disease.Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
During this inspection, it was determined the refrigerator did not maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or belowCorrect the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
During the inspection, it was determined that the Type B Home did not have a working carbon monoxide detector on the main level of the home. A working carbon monoxide detector must be placed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for CPR/First aid training.Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed
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Childcare Costs in This Area
INFANT (CENTER)
$1,277.35/mo
INFANT (FAMILY HOME)
$866/mo
PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)
$757.75/mo
PRESCHOOL (CENTER)
$1,004.56/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BUFFORD, LASHAWNDA's safety grade?
BUFFORD, LASHAWNDA has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 14.4 out of 100.
How many violations does BUFFORD, LASHAWNDA have?
BUFFORD, LASHAWNDA has 58 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 15 serious, and 19 minor.
When was BUFFORD, LASHAWNDA last inspected?
BUFFORD, LASHAWNDA was last inspected on February 26, 2026.