DEFIANCE PRESCHOOL

801 S CLINTON ST, Defiance, OH 435123
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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 3

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 20, 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
DEFIANCE PRESCHOOL
License number
1000018407
Location
801 S CLINTON ST, Defiance, OH 43512
Status
3
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 93.1/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected March 20, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent93.1 / 100
Health86/100
Safety100/100
Staffing95/100
Compliance91/100

10

Total Violations

Mar 20, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (10)

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180-37:04Mar 20, 2025

During the inspection, the preschool special education program did not meet requirements of rule 3301-51-11 of the Administrative Code. Classroom 4 AM was identified as an integrated classroom; however, the current AM enrollment is 13 students that includes 8 IEP students and 5 typical peers. The classroom is not meeting the 50% or less on IEPs requirement. Classroom 8 PM was identified as an integrated classroom; however, the current PM enrollment is 12 students that includes 7 IEP students and 5 typical peers. The classroom is not meeting the 50% or less on IEPs requirement. Classroom 10 AM was identified as a PSE classroom; however, the current AM enrollment is 13 students that includes 6 IEP students and 7 typical peers. The classroom is not meeting the 51% or more on IEPs requirement.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE3301-37:02Apr 16, 2024

A child left unattended on a field trip or in a vehicle or, otherwise, transportation policies are not followed.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE3301-37:04Oct 27, 2023

During the inspection, the preschool special education program did not meet requirements of section 3323.022 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-51-11 of the Administrative Code. Room 4 AM was identified as an integrated classroom however; the current AM enrollment is 8 IEP students and 4 typical peers. The current PM enrollment is 5 IEP students and 4 typical peers. Room 8 AM was identified as an integrated classroom however; the current AM enrollment is 7 IEP students and 4 typical peers. The current PM enrollment is 7 IEP students and 4 typical peers. Room 10 AM was identified as an integrated classroom however; the current AM enrollment is 7 IEP students and 6 typical peers. The current PM enrollment is 4 IEP students and 3 typical peers. Room 11 AM was identified as an integrated classroom however; the current AM enrollment is 7 IEP students and 5 typical peers. The current PM enrollment is 4 IEP students and 3 typical peers.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH3301-37:04Oct 27, 2023

During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSHEALTH3301-37:04Oct 27, 2023

During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH3301-37:04Apr 19, 2023

During the inspection and review of staff files, all staff does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH3301-37:04Apr 19, 2023

During the inspection and review of staff files, all staff does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSHEALTH3301-37:04Apr 19, 2023

During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING3301-37:04Apr 19, 2023

During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE3301-37:04Apr 19, 2023

During the inspection, the preschool special education program did not meet requirements of section 3323.022 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-51-11 of the Administrative Code. Room 4 AM was identified as an integrated classroom; however, the current AM enrollment is 8 IEP students and 6 typical peers. Room 8 PM was identified as an integrated classroom; however, the current AM enrollment is 8 IEP students and 7 typical peers. Room 11 AM was identified as an integrated classroom; however, the current AM enrollment is 8 IEP students and 7 typical peers. Room 11 PM was identified as an integrated classroom; however, the current AM enrollment is 8 IEP students and 4 typical peers. Classrooms do not meet the 50% or fewer children with disabilities requirement.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (CENTER)

$719.34/mo

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$610.44/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$591.04/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEFIANCE PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

DEFIANCE PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 93.1 out of 100.

How many violations does DEFIANCE PRESCHOOL have?

DEFIANCE PRESCHOOL has 10 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 7 minor.

When was DEFIANCE PRESCHOOL last inspected?

DEFIANCE PRESCHOOL was last inspected on March 20, 2025.

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