NOCAC DEFIANCE HEAD START
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
3 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: 3
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
November 4, 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
- NOCAC DEFIANCE HEAD START
- License number
- 503216
- Location
- 644 CLINTON STREET, Defiance, OH 43512
- Status
- 3
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 98.2/100
- Inspection record
- 3 inspections, last inspected November 4, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
2
Total Violations
Nov 4, 2025
Last Inspection
N/A
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (2)
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) 6 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 either the parent or 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 that the required drills were not completed for item number 2 below:1. Monthly fire drills.2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September).3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year.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)
$719.34/mo
INFANT (FAMILY HOME)
$4.33/mo
PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)
$610.44/mo
PRESCHOOL (CENTER)
$591.04/mo
Nearby Daycares in Defiance
GOOD SAMARITAN SCHOOL
195 ISLAND PARK AVE
DEFIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1755 PALMER DR
DEFIANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
400 CARTER RD
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL OF DEFIANCE
1745 S CLINTON ST
TINORA PRESCHOOL
5751 DOMERSVILLE RD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NOCAC DEFIANCE HEAD START's safety grade?
NOCAC DEFIANCE HEAD START has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 98.2 out of 100.
How many violations does NOCAC DEFIANCE HEAD START have?
NOCAC DEFIANCE HEAD START has 2 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 0 serious, and 2 minor.
When was NOCAC DEFIANCE HEAD START last inspected?
NOCAC DEFIANCE HEAD START was last inspected on November 4, 2025.