ALTA HEAD START WILDARE CORTLAND
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
5 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: 0
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 5, 2026
Provenance
Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- ALTA HEAD START WILDARE CORTLAND
- License number
- 2240030873
- Location
- 7211 NORTH PARK AVENUE, Cortland, OH 44410
- Status
- 0
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 85.6/100
- Inspection record
- 5 inspections, last inspected February 5, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
6
Total Violations
Feb 5, 2026
Last Inspection
N/A
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (6)
During the inspection, it was determined the information in number(s) 2, 4 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
In review of the staff records, it was determined that background check requirements had not been followed, for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as noted in number(s) 2 below:1. The JFS 01177 "Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care" was on file instead of the JFS 01176.2. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program.Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of 25% 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(s) 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 the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] 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
During the inspection, it was determined the programs written disaster plan did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually as noted in number(s) 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: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number(s) 1 below. 1. The menu posted was from September 2025.2. 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.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
In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number(s) 3 below:1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR.2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI.3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file.4. Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, 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)
$860.33/mo
INFANT (FAMILY HOME)
$1,088.48/mo
PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)
$659.72/mo
PRESCHOOL (CENTER)
$790.44/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ALTA HEAD START WILDARE CORTLAND's safety grade?
ALTA HEAD START WILDARE CORTLAND has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.6 out of 100.
How many violations does ALTA HEAD START WILDARE CORTLAND have?
ALTA HEAD START WILDARE CORTLAND has 6 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 3 minor.
When was ALTA HEAD START WILDARE CORTLAND last inspected?
ALTA HEAD START WILDARE CORTLAND was last inspected on February 5, 2026.