GROW AND EXPLORE CHILDCARE

212 E. LYTLE STREET, Fostoria, OH 448300
A

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

A
Excellent93.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety78/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

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)

CRITICALSAFETY5180:2-13-12Jun 16, 2025

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.

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