YMCA WATKINS HEAD START

1520 WATKINS RD, Columbus, OH 432073
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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 3

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 10, 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
YMCA WATKINS HEAD START
License number
2240031237
Location
1520 WATKINS RD, Columbus, OH 43207
Status
3
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 99.3/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected November 10, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent99.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance96/100

1

Total Violations

Nov 10, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (1)

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-12-22May 29, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that a meal or snack at the program did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 8 below:1. The breakfast served did not include foods from three of the four food groups.2. Snack served did not include foods from two of the four food groups.3. The meal did not provide 1/3 of the recommended daily dietary allowances as specified by the USDA.4. Juice used to meet the fruit or snack component was not 100% undiluted fruit or vegetable juice.5. The meal served did not include an item from the meat or meat alternative group.6. The meal served did not include an item from the bread or grain group.7. The meal served did not include two items from the fruit/vegetable group.8. The meal served did not include a vegetable (two fruits were served).9. The meal served did not include a serving of fluid milk.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 YMCA WATKINS HEAD START's safety grade?

YMCA WATKINS HEAD START has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 99.3 out of 100.

How many violations does YMCA WATKINS HEAD START have?

YMCA WATKINS HEAD START has 1 total violation on record, including 0 critical, 0 serious, and 1 minor.

When was YMCA WATKINS HEAD START last inspected?

YMCA WATKINS HEAD START was last inspected on November 10, 2025.

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