BABS & BABIES CHILD ACADEMY LLC

1137 LINWOOD AVENUE, Columbus, OH 432063
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

2 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 3

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 9, 2025

Provenance

Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
BABS & BABIES CHILD ACADEMY LLC
License number
2250031749
Location
1137 LINWOOD AVENUE, Columbus, OH 43206
Status
3
Safety grade
B (Good), score 85.2/100
Inspection record
2 inspections, last inspected September 9, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good85.2 / 100
Health78/100
Safety78/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance91/100

4

Total Violations

Sep 9, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (4)

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-18Sep 9, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 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: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-11Sep 9, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements as noted in number 1 below:1. The fall surface material had not been properly distributed, turned over or raked as needed.2. The fall surface material was not being used according to manufacturer's guidelines for its use as a fall surface. 3. Other [ ]. The program is required to provide adequate fall zones under and around outdoor play equipment at all times. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALHEALTH5180:2-13-12Sep 9, 2025

Children in care shall be protected from any items which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following items which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following numbers 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. Cots standing up leaning against the wall. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALSAFETY5180:2-13-12May 15, 2025

During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number 18 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the [ ].3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the [ ]. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner.5. The equipment had sharp points or corners.6. The equipment had splinters.7. The equipment had protruding nails.8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts.9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials.10. The equipment had hazardous features.11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter.13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch14. A space heater felt hot to the touch15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. The hose was out and unwrapped on the ground which poses a tripping hazard.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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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (CENTER)

$979.45/mo

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$693.62/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$662.4/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$735.62/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BABS & BABIES CHILD ACADEMY LLC's safety grade?

BABS & BABIES CHILD ACADEMY LLC has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.2 out of 100.

How many violations does BABS & BABIES CHILD ACADEMY LLC have?

BABS & BABIES CHILD ACADEMY LLC has 4 total violations on record, including 2 critical, 0 serious, and 2 minor.

When was BABS & BABIES CHILD ACADEMY LLC last inspected?

BABS & BABIES CHILD ACADEMY LLC was last inspected on September 9, 2025.

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