AMBER SMITH

463 WEST RUSS RD, Greenville, OH 453313
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

8 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 3

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 18, 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
AMBER SMITH
License number
2170015677
Location
463 WEST RUSS RD, Greenville, OH 45331
Status
3
Safety grade
C (Average), score 71.1/100
Inspection record
8 inspections, last inspected December 18, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average71.1 / 100
Health43/100
Safety79/100
Staffing88/100
Compliance85/100

24

Total Violations

Dec 18, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (24)

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-12Nov 14, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 121 degrees Fahrenheit in the following room(s) bathroom. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-13Nov 14, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the program does not have publicly supplied water and does not qualify as a public water system and has not secured a laboratory test results of the water supply. Correct the violation and submit the water testing documentation with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-04Nov 14, 2025

The program had not been inspected and approved within 12 months from the date of the last fire approval by the local fire department, as required.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-10Nov 14, 2025

In review of records, it was determined the CCSM or Substitute CCSM did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s) 10 below:1. First Aid - expired training2. First Aid - did not have verification of 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 rule 4. 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 the program serves 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 by staff did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of the CD training13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule14. 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

CRITICALHEALTH5180:2-13-12Nov 14, 2025

Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number(s) 1 below:1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers.2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop.3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care.4. Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled.5. Stacked chairs.6. Telephone cords.7. Employee(s) purse(s).8. Diaper bags.9. Television not securely anchored.10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall.11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.12. Chipping or peeling paint.13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.15. A floor surface was unsafe.16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet.17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy.18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard.19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture.20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a childs temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15May 22, 2025

In review 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) 5, 8, and 12 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 Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-10May 22, 2025

In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s) 7 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 care on training form8. 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-13May 22, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the program does not have publicly supplied water and does not qualify as a public water system. Program did not have document on file of a laboratory test of the water supply during inspection. Correct the violation and submit the water testing documentation with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5180:2-13-07May 22, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 10 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.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-10May 22, 2025

In review of records, it was determined the CCSM or Substitute CCSM was left alone with children and did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s) 7 below:1. First Aid - expired training2. First Aid - did not have verification of 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 rule 4. 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 the program serves and developmental levels of all children in care on training form8. 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 by staff did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of the CD training13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule14. 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-18Nov 15, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number(s) 4 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

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-12Nov 15, 2024

During the inspection, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number(s) 11 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children.2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children.3. Fish food was accessible to children.4. Hand lotion was accessible to children.5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children.6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children.7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children.8. Paint cans were accessible to children.9. White out was accessible to children.10. Potting Soil was accessible to children.11. Other potentially hazardous substance sugar scrub was accessible to children in the bathroom shower area.12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled.13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision.14. A spray aerosol was used in the group while children were in attendance. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance is no longer accessible to children and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-13-07Oct 24, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 9 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.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-16Oct 24, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that the Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required , as indicated in the number(s)1 below:1. In a location readily available to provider, child care staff members, employees, and residents;2. The chart was not posted.3. The posted chart was not the current version and the Child Care Manual Procedural Letter No. 159 was not posted next to the chart.4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-16Oct 24, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the JFS 01201 "Dental First Aid" was not posted in a location readily available to parents, child care staff members and substitutes.. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-16Oct 24, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan" were not followed as noted in number(s) 1 and 5 below:1. The plan was not posted in a noticeable location on each level of the home used for child care.2. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete.3. The location of the first aid kit, fire extinguisher and fire alarm system, fire alarm pull stations and electrical circuit box were not complete.4. The telephone number for emergency squad, fire department hospital, poison control program, public children services agency, local health department, local emergency management agency and police department were not complete.5. Location of children's records was not complete.6. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed i the event of an evacuation was not complete.7. The current version of the prescribed form was not used.8. The plan was not implemented.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Apr 11, 2024

In review 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, 8, 12-15 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 Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-22Apr 11, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number(s) 3 and 7 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.7. One lunch was missing milk on the posted menu.Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSHEALTH5101:2-13-15Apr 11, 2024

In review of the childrens records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for caring for at least one child, indicated on the Children Records Review, with a condition that requires a JFS 01236 "Child Medical/Physical Care Plan" as noted in number(s) 23, 28, 29 below: 1. No plan was on file.(Page 1)2. Childs name was missing.3. Name of the condition was missing.4. Indication if medication or medical food is required was missing.5. Signs, symptoms or situations that require staff to take action were missing.6. Activities, foods, environmental conditions to avoid were missing.7. Training instructions for procedures for staff to follow were missing or incomplete.(Page 2)8. Child's name was missing or not attached.9. Child's date of birth was missing or not attached.10. Child's weight was missing or not attached.11. Name of the medication/medical food was missing or not attached.12. Dosage of medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached.13. Time for medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached.14. Expiration date for medication/medical food was missing or not attached.15. Symptoms that require staff to administer medication/medical food were missing or not attached.16. Specific instructions to administer the medication/medical food were missing or not attached.17. Actions to be taken if the symptoms do not subside were missing or not attached.18. Physician's signature was missing or not attached.19. The date of the physician's signature was missing or not attached.(Page 3)20. Child's name was missing.21. Instructions regarding emergency evacuation, if applicable, were missing.22. Signature of parent granting permission to implement the plan and verifying training was missing.23. Date of parent signature was missing.24. Certified Professional Trainer information was missing.25. Signature of certified professional who trained the program staff was missing, if parent was not the trainer.26. Date of trainer signature was missing.27. Printed name(s)of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing.28. Signature(s) of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing.29. Date of staff signature was missing.30. Administrator/Provider signature was missing31. Date of administrator/Provider was missing.(Page 4)32. Child's name was missing.33. Name of medication or medical food was missing.34. Date the medication/medical food was administered was missing.35. Time medication/medical food was administered was missing.36. Dosage of medication/medical food that was administered was missing.37. Signature of person administering medication/medical food was missing.38. The plan was not followed or implemented.39. The plan was not able to be implemented due to conflicting information.40. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were onsite when a child requiring the plan was present. 41. Child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were not scheduled to be present the entire the time the child requiring the plan was onsite. 42. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 accompanied the child requiring the plan during a trip. 43. A child care staff member who had not been trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 performed the procedure. 44. Medication listed in the procedures to follow was not onsite available to administer as instructed and alternate instructions for this situation were not included on the plan.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed JFS 01236, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALSAFETY5101:2-13-11Nov 22, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe as noted in the number(s) 17 below: 1. There was rust exposed.2. There was protruding bolts. 3. There were cracks.4. There were holes.5. There was splintering wood.6. There were sharp edges or points.7. There were lead hazards.8. There were toxic substances.9. There were tripping hazards.10. The sandbox was not covered when the program was closed or during non-daylight hours. 11. Outdoor equipment was not developmentally appropriate.12. Outdoor equipment was placed in the main traffic pattern.13. Outdoor play equipment was positioned too closely together, posing a risk of injury if a child were to fall from one piece of equipment into another.14. Outdoor equipment was not securely anchored but did not present a risk of imminent danger of the structure collapsing when children are using the equipment15. Outdoor equipment was 30 inches or more from the ground and did not have a protective barrier that would prevent a child from falling off this piece of equipment.16. The manufacturer's guidelines for assembly and installation were not followed.17. The swing chain extension overlapped freely, without anchor, posing a risk.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15May 4, 2023

In review 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) 12 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 Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5101:2-13-23May 4, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form were not on file, as required by this rule. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-18May 4, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the attendance records did not include the required information listed in number(s) 1-2 below:1. The first and last name of the child;2. The birth date of the child;3. The assigned group for the child;4. The childs weekly schedule;5. The time (hours and minutes) of each child's arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program.The missing information must be added to the form used to maintain attendance records. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-16May 4, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined the programs written disaster plan did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually as noted in number(s) 1-2 below:1. Child care staff members and employees were not trained annually.2. Written documentation of the training was not kept on file. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMBER SMITH's safety grade?

AMBER SMITH has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 71.1 out of 100.

How many violations does AMBER SMITH have?

AMBER SMITH has 24 total violations on record, including 2 critical, 2 serious, and 20 minor.

When was AMBER SMITH last inspected?

AMBER SMITH was last inspected on December 18, 2025.

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