GROW AND EXPLORE CHILDCARE
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
3 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: 0
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
October 21, 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 1, 2026
- Provider
- GROW AND EXPLORE CHILDCARE
- License number
- 2240031174
- Location
- 212 E. LYTLE STREET, Fostoria, OH 44830
- Status
- 0
- Safety grade
- A (Excellent), score 93.3/100
- Inspection record
- 3 inspections, last inspected October 21, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
1
Total Violations
Oct 21, 2025
Last Inspection
N/A
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (1)
During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the Rubbermaid cabinets in the kitchen and dining area.3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the [ ]. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner.5. The equipment had sharp points or corners.6. The equipment had splinters.7. The equipment had protruding nails.8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts.9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials.10. The equipment had hazardous features.11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter.13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch14. A space heater felt hot to the touch15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. Other [ ].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)
$4.33/mo
INFANT (FAMILY HOME)
$576.41/mo
PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)
$536.05/mo
PRESCHOOL (CENTER)
$615.12/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GROW AND EXPLORE CHILDCARE's safety grade?
GROW AND EXPLORE CHILDCARE has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 93.3 out of 100.
How many violations does GROW AND EXPLORE CHILDCARE have?
GROW AND EXPLORE CHILDCARE has 1 total violation on record, including 1 critical, 0 serious, and 0 minor.
When was GROW AND EXPLORE CHILDCARE last inspected?
GROW AND EXPLORE CHILDCARE was last inspected on October 21, 2025.