HERE TO GROW ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
3 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: 0
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 1, 2025
Provenance
Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- HERE TO GROW ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL
- License number
- 2250031934
- Location
- 101 W. ROSEWOOD, Defiance, OH 43512
- Status
- 0
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 89.7/100
- Inspection record
- 3 inspections, last inspected December 1, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
4
Total Violations
Dec 1, 2025
Last Inspection
N/A
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (4)
In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number 1 below:1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member.2. Documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016 was not on file.3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR.4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number 1 below:1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member.2. Documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016 was not on file.3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR.4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation.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 children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number 5 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: tiny tots6. Employee(s) purse(s). 7. Diaper bags.8. Television not securely anchored.9. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 10. Smoke detector needing batteries replaced.11. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.12. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.13. A floor surface that was unsafe in that [ ].14. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom.15. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom was not sturdy.16. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom posed a safety hazard in that [ ].17. Telephone cords.18. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following classroom furniture: [ ]. 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. Other [ ].Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in number 6 below, were in the preschool restroom:1. There was no liquid soap.2. There was no toilet paper.3. There were no paper towels.4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children.5. The plunger was accessible to the children.6. The toilet(s) were not flushed: preschool bathroom.7. The trash was not emptied from the day before.8. There was a strong urine odor.9. Other [ ]. The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. 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 required at this time.
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 HERE TO GROW ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL's safety grade?
HERE TO GROW ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 89.7 out of 100.
How many violations does HERE TO GROW ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL have?
HERE TO GROW ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL has 4 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 0 serious, and 3 minor.
When was HERE TO GROW ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL last inspected?
HERE TO GROW ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL was last inspected on December 1, 2025.