MERRIWEATHER, RHONDA

106 BETHESDA CIRCLE, Elyria, OH 440351
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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

7 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 1

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 17, 2026

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
MERRIWEATHER, RHONDA
License number
924637258
Location
106 BETHESDA CIRCLE, Elyria, OH 44035
Status
1
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
7 inspections, last inspected February 17, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent95.5 / 100
Health94/100
Safety100/100
Staffing94/100
Compliance93/100

8

Total Violations

Feb 17, 2026

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (8)

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-13Sep 9, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that a child under 24 months of age used hand sanitizer instead of washing hands with soap and running water, as required. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Sep 9, 2024

In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 9 below:1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year9. Medical was missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the childs parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-22Sep 9, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 6 below. 1. The menu was not posted.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.Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-16Mar 27, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in numbers 4 and 10 below:Procedures:1. The written emergency and preparedness and response plan had not been completed2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees3. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes4. Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated5. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated6. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies7. Loss of power, water, or heat8. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the programDetails:9. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent10. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions11. Emergency contact information for parents and the program12. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated13. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available14. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place15. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip16. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees17. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate18. Updating the plan on a yearly basis19. Contact with local emergency management officials20. The plan was unable to be implemented in that, [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-18Mar 27, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 6 below:1. No attendance record was being maintained.2. The attendance record was not being consistently completed.3.The record did not include the name of at least one child.4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child.5.The record did not include the assigned group.6.The record did not include the childs weekly schedule.7.The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each childs arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program.8. The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5101:2-13-16Mar 27, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit onsite as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit was missing the items or the items were not replaced after use and/or expired listed in numbers 8 and 12 below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; squares in assorted sizes;3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes;4.Tweezers;5. Gauze rolled bandage;6. Triangular bandage;7. Rounded end scissors;8. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only);9. A working digital thermometer;10. Disposable non-latex gloves;11. A working flashlight;12. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit;13. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids;14. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration;15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only);16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only).Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-13-07Sep 19, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 11 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR.2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR.3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire.5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change.6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed.7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable.8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment.9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen.10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen.11.Other: group record needs to be completed. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-10Mar 15, 2023

In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training listed in number 14 below:1. First Aid - expired training2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule4. CPR - expired training5. CPR - had not taken CPR training6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training10. Communicable Disease - expired training11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the ruleCorrect the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MERRIWEATHER, RHONDA's safety grade?

MERRIWEATHER, RHONDA has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 95.5 out of 100.

How many violations does MERRIWEATHER, RHONDA have?

MERRIWEATHER, RHONDA has 8 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 1 serious, and 7 minor.

When was MERRIWEATHER, RHONDA last inspected?

MERRIWEATHER, RHONDA was last inspected on February 17, 2026.

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