KENTON HEAD START

10702 ST. RT. 68, Kenton, OH 433263
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 3

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 5, 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
KENTON HEAD START
License number
504217
Location
10702 ST. RT. 68, Kenton, OH 43326
Status
3
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 68.9/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected February 5, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average68.9 / 100
Health25/100
Safety85/100
Staffing84/100
Compliance100/100

10

Total Violations

Feb 5, 2026

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (10)

SERIOUSSTAFFING5180:2-12-02Feb 5, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 2 and 4 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS): 1. Mailing address2. Telephone number3. Email address4. Days and hours of operation5. Services offered6. Name of program7. Private pay ratesTechnical assistance was provided, and as discussed, log on to OCLQS and update the information, as required.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

CRITICALHEALTH5180:2-12-12Feb 5, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number 1 and 22 below: 1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers in Kenton 4.2. 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. Employee(s) purse(s). 7. Diaper bags.8. Television not securely anchored.9. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 10. Smoke detector needing batteries replaced.11. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.12. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.13. A floor surface that was unsafe in that [ ].14. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom.15. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom was not sturdy.16. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom posed a safety hazard in that [ ].17. Telephone cords.18. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following classroom 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.22. Potting soil in unlocked cabinet in Kenton 1.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-12-15Feb 5, 2026

In review of 25% 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 4 and 8 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 [ ] Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

SERIOUSHEALTH5180:2-12-25Feb 5, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined that a medication, medical food or topical product was at the program which had not been labeled with the child's name in Kenton 1. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSHEALTH5180:2-12-25Feb 5, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined that medication, medical foods and/or topical products did not meet the requirement(s) for administering medication, medical foods, and/or medical products as noted in number 2 below:1. The medication, medical food, or topical product was no longer needed and had not been removed from the program.2. The medication Clartin had expired 9/25 and had not been removed from the program.3. The prescription label had expired.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALSAFETY5180:2-12-12Feb 25, 2025

During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number 5 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the [ ].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 small white plastic fence on the front small playground was broken and had sharp edges on the slat. 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, or 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 – Technical Assistance Provided

CRITICALHEALTH5180:2-12-12Feb 25, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number 1 and 12 below: 1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers in Kenton Room 2.2. 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. Employee(s) purse(s). 7. Diaper bags.8. Television not securely anchored.9. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 10. Smoke detector needing batteries replaced.11. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.12. An area rug presented a tripping hazard in Kenton room 4 and Kenton room 1.13. A floor surface that was unsafe in that [ ].14. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom.15. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom was not sturdy.16. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom posed a safety hazard in that [ ].17. Telephone cords.18. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following classroom 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.22. Other [ ].Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-12-08Jan 10, 2024

In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number 1 below:1. The correct training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member.2. Documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016 was not on file.3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR.4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-10Jan 10, 2024

In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number 2, 3 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-15Jan 10, 2024

In review of 25% 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 numbers 6, 10 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 [ ] Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENTON HEAD START's safety grade?

KENTON HEAD START has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 68.9 out of 100.

How many violations does KENTON HEAD START have?

KENTON HEAD START has 10 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 3 serious, and 4 minor.

When was KENTON HEAD START last inspected?

KENTON HEAD START was last inspected on February 5, 2026.

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