JONES, MALISSA

2136 HIGHLAND AVE., Cincinnati, OH 452191
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 1

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 21, 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
JONES, MALISSA
License number
924810066
Location
2136 HIGHLAND AVE., Cincinnati, OH 45219
Status
1
Safety grade
C (Average), score 72.3/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected January 21, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average72.3 / 100
Health78/100
Safety79/100
Staffing82/100
Compliance33/100

20

Total Violations

Jan 21, 2026

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (20)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-07Jan 21, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a current 2023 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: Not Submitted

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-04Jan 21, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined that the Type B Home did not have a working smoke alarm on the top floor of the home. A working smoke alarm 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: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-12Jan 21, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program were missing items as noted in number 6 below: 1. The animals cage was dirty with feces.2. The aquarium was unclean.3. The litter box was dirty with feces.4. A pet posed a threat to the safety of a child in that [ ].5. A pet requiring a license did not have a current license.6. Proper inoculation records were not on file at the program for a pet requiring inoculations.7. Children were exposed to the pet's urine and/or feces.8. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-12Jan 21, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 123 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

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-12Jan 21, 2026

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 2 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in the bathroom closet. 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: Approved

SERIOUSHEALTH5180:2-13-15Jan 21, 2026

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 number 3, 4, 16, 10 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: Page 4 of the enrollment form missing for a child Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted

SERIOUSSTAFFING5180:2-13-16Jan 21, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit [onsite/ on the vehicle/ on a field trip] as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit(s) were missing the item(s) or the item(s) were not replaced after use and/or expired listed in number 5 below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; squares in assorted sizes;3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes;4.Tweezers;5. Gauze rolled bandage;6. Triangular bandage;7. Rounded end scissors;8. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only);9. A working digital thermometer;10. Disposable non-latex gloves;11. A working flashlight;12. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit;13. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids;14. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration;15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only);16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only).Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-22Jan 21, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 1 below. 1. The menu was not posted.2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents.3. The menu was not currently dated.4. The entire menu was substituted.5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served.6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu.Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-23Jan 21, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined that the written record used to document infant routines and activities did not meet the requirements as noted in numbers 2-5 below: 1. A daily written record was not provided to the parent or person picking up the infant on a daily basis. 2.Food intake was missing.3.Sleeping patterns was missing.4.Times and results of diaper changes was missing.5.Information about daily activities was missing.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-12Jul 21, 2025

During the inspection, grills were accessible to children in the backyard area. 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: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-07Jul 21, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a completed JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed Kaydan. 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: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Jul 21, 2025

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.-All children had information on page one missing. -Kaydan also had information on page 4 needing completeSubmit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-18Jul 21, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined Adonis, Taeden, and Taniya were not clocked in on Kinder Connect but were present at program during the inspection. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Jan 28, 2025

In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for Taeden Cook. He needs an updated child medical statement, please attach the vaccination record to this medical statement.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-13-07Jul 16, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 2 and 4 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.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 to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-10Jul 16, 2024

In review of records, it was determined the provider did not meet the annual 6 hour professional development requirement.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-12Jul 16, 2024

During the inspection, it was observed that a sealed container of alcohol was observed in a space approved or used for child care as noted in the following number 2 below:1. A sealed container was observed but children in care did not gain access to the alcohol.2. A sealed container of alcohol was observed but children in care were not observed in the space at the time of the inspection.These items must be removed or stored in space not approved or used for children as required. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-17Jul 16, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the daily schedule was not posted in the program. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-07Jan 3, 2024

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 Kayden. 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: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-07Jul 19, 2023

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 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: Approved

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is JONES, MALISSA's safety grade?

JONES, MALISSA has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 72.3 out of 100.

How many violations does JONES, MALISSA have?

JONES, MALISSA has 20 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 5 serious, and 15 minor.

When was JONES, MALISSA last inspected?

JONES, MALISSA was last inspected on January 21, 2026.

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