JAMES A HARMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1861 GANTZ RD, Grove City, OH 431233
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 3

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 22, 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
JAMES A HARMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
License number
1000019149
Location
1861 GANTZ RD, Grove City, OH 43123
Status
3
Safety grade
B (Good), score 85.1/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected January 22, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good85.1 / 100
Health85/100
Safety100/100
Staffing60/100
Compliance99/100

20

Total Violations

Jan 22, 2026

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (20)

MINORSTAFFING5180-37:04Jan 14, 2025

During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence on file of an appropriate license.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

SERIOUSSTAFFING5180-37:04Jan 14, 2025

During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORHEALTH5180-37:04Jan 14, 2025

During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORSTAFFING5180-37:04Jan 14, 2025

During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORHEALTH3301-37:04Mar 14, 2024

During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORSTAFFING3301-37:04Mar 14, 2024

During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORHEALTH3301-37:06Mar 14, 2024

During the inspection, it was observed that trampolines were used in the classroom that were not part of a child's IEP.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORSTAFFING3301-37:04Mar 14, 2024

During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes verified during the annual visit did not have documentation to meet requirements.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING3301-37:04Mar 14, 2024

During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH3301-37:04Mar 14, 2024

During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORHEALTH3301-37:04Mar 14, 2024

During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORSTAFFING3301-37:04Mar 14, 2024

During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence on file of an appropriate license.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

SERIOUSHEALTH3301-37:04Mar 14, 2024

During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORSTAFFING3301-37:04Apr 23, 2023

During the inspection and review of staff files, the special education teacher in a public program did not have a valid teaching license to meet the requirements.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING3301-37:04Apr 23, 2023

During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH3301-37:04Apr 23, 2023

During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORSTAFFING3301-37:04Apr 23, 2023

During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence on file of an appropriate license.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

SERIOUSSTAFFING3301-37:04Apr 23, 2023

During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORSTAFFING3301-37:04Apr 23, 2023

During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORCOMPLIANCE3301-37:09Apr 23, 2023

During the inspection, screen time during meal or snack time was observed.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (CENTER)

$979.45/mo

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$693.62/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$662.4/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$735.62/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES A HARMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's safety grade?

JAMES A HARMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.1 out of 100.

How many violations does JAMES A HARMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?

JAMES A HARMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 20 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 5 serious, and 15 minor.

When was JAMES A HARMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL last inspected?

JAMES A HARMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL was last inspected on January 22, 2026.

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