CITY KIDS DAYCARE DOWNTOWN

274 MARCONI BOULEVARD, Columbus, OH 432150
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 0

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 24, 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
CITY KIDS DAYCARE DOWNTOWN
License number
406955
Location
274 MARCONI BOULEVARD, Columbus, OH 43215
Status
0
Safety grade
B (Good), score 87.4/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected September 24, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good87.4 / 100
Health80/100
Safety87/100
Staffing90/100
Compliance100/100

8

Total Violations

Sep 24, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (8)

MINORHEALTH5180:2-12-10Sep 24, 2025

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 and 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

SERIOUSHEALTH5101:2-12-25Dec 4, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that a topical product or lotion was not used according to the manufacturers instructions. 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

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-16Dec 4, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the programs written disaster plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in numbers 12 and 16 below:Procedures:1. The written disaster plan had not been completed2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees3. The plan was not used to respond to an emergency or disaster situation4. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes5. Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism6. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats.7. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies8. Loss of power, water, or heat9. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the programDetails:10. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent11. A designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated.12. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions13. Emergency contact information for parents and the program14. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated15. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available16. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place17. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip18. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees19. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate20. Updating the plan on a yearly basis21. Contact with local emergency management officialsMake the necessary revisions to the disaster plan. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5101:2-12-22Dec 4, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that the cover to cover group was served raw carrots, which posed a choking hazard/was not appropriate for their age. 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

SERIOUSSAFETY5101:2-12-04Dec 4, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the program had not been inspected by the local fire department or local fire safety inspector and secured documentation of a fire inspection without any uncorrected violations within 12 months from the date of the last fire inspection without any uncorrected violations, as required. The program had requested the new inspection at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the previous fire inspection. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes an updated fire inspection without any uncorrected violations, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5101:2-12-02Dec 4, 2024

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

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-13Sep 29, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that one adult chair in the Nickelby's room has torn cloth, leaving large areas of foam filling exposed, which cannot properly be sanitized, as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The material had a tear.2. The material was not washable.3. The material was porous.4. The surface was cracked.5. The surface was repaired, but in a manner that still did not facilitate cleaning. 6. Other [ ]. Equipment, furnishings, and furniture shall be constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning. 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

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-10Sep 29, 2023

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)1,2,and 3 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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Childcare Costs in This Area

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$979.45/mo

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$693.62/mo

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$662.4/mo

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$735.62/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CITY KIDS DAYCARE DOWNTOWN's safety grade?

CITY KIDS DAYCARE DOWNTOWN has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 87.4 out of 100.

How many violations does CITY KIDS DAYCARE DOWNTOWN have?

CITY KIDS DAYCARE DOWNTOWN has 8 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 5 minor.

When was CITY KIDS DAYCARE DOWNTOWN last inspected?

CITY KIDS DAYCARE DOWNTOWN was last inspected on September 24, 2025.

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