NOCAC DEFIANCE HEAD START

644 CLINTON STREET, Defiance, OH 435123
A

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

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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

A
Excellent98.2 / 100
Health96/100
Safety99/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

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)

MINORHEALTH5180:2-12-15Nov 4, 2025

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

MINORSAFETY5101:2-12-16Feb 8, 2024

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

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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.

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