GARCIA, FRANCES

1423 E. 29TH ST., Lorain, OH 440551
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 1

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 3, 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
GARCIA, FRANCES
License number
987031510
Location
1423 E. 29TH ST., Lorain, OH 44055
Status
1
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 62.3/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected November 3, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average62.3 / 100
Health60/100
Safety79/100
Staffing50/100
Compliance56/100

31

Total Violations

Nov 3, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (31)

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-16Nov 3, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number(s) 1, 2, 3 below:1. Monthly fire drills2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September)3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-22Nov 3, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 1 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.Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-18Nov 3, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 1 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

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-16Nov 3, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the following information was not posted for item number(s) 1, 2, 3 below:1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes.2. Weather alert plan was missing details for [ ]. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-11Nov 3, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the following hazardous conditions existed in the off-site outdoor play area, as noted in number 15 below: 1. There was broken glass.2. There were tall weeds.3. There was poison ivy.4. There were tree branches.5. There was mold visible.6. The sandbox was contaminated.7. There were thistles with prickers.8. There were bird droppings.9. The outdoor area was littered with trash.10. The trash can was missing a lid.11. The trash was not emptied from the day(s) before.12. The trash can was overflowing with trash.13. The trash can was infested with insects.14. The trash can was visibly dirty.15. Other- concrete slab and wooden pieces in back yard play space.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Nov 3, 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 14 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING5180:2-13-16Nov 3, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit onsite as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit(s) were missing the item in number 6 below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; squares in assorted sizes;3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes;4.Tweezers;5. Gauze rolled bandage;6. Triangular bandage;7. Rounded end scissors;8. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only);9. A working digital thermometer;10. Disposable non-latex gloves;11. A working flashlight;12. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit;13. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids;14. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration;15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only);16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only).Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-22Jun 16, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 3 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.Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-11Jun 16, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the following hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in number 15 below: 1. There was broken glass.2. There were tall weeds.3. There was poison ivy.4. There were tree branches.5. There was mold visible.6. The sandbox was contaminated.7. There were thistles with prickers.8. There were bird droppings.9. The outdoor area was littered with trash.10. The trash can was missing a lid.11. The trash was not emptied from the day(s) before.12. The trash can was overflowing with trash.13. The trash can was infested with insects.14. The trash can was visibly dirty.15. Other - machinery and wooden slats in outdoor play spaceCorrect the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Jun 16, 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 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 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-18Jun 16, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 2 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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-03Dec 4, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 5/14/2024. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-11Dec 4, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that the following hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in number 15 below: 1. There was broken glass.2. There were tall weeds.3. There was poison ivy.4. There were tree branches.5. There was mold visible.6. The sandbox was contaminated.7. There were thistles with prickers.8. There were bird droppings.9. The outdoor area was littered with trash.10. The trash can was missing a lid.11. The trash was not emptied from the day(s) before.12. The trash can was overflowing with trash.13. The trash can was infested with insects.14. The trash can was visibly dirty.15. Other: lawn mower, wooden slab.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Dec 4, 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 14 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

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-16Dec 4, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number 1, 2 below:1. Monthly fire drills2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September)3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-16May 14, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the following information was not posted for item number 3 below:1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes.2. Weather alert plan was missing details for [ ]. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5101:2-13-02May 14, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 4 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable.7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-03May 14, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 11/13/2023. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-07May 14, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the current licensing rules were not available on the premises. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-13-07May 14, 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 2 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.11.Other: [] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5101:2-13-09May 14, 2024

In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number 1 below:1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR.2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI.3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file.4. Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALHEALTH5101:2-13-16May 14, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number 10 below:Procedures:1. The written emergency and preparedness and response plan had not been completed2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees3. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes4. Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated5. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated6. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies7. Loss of power, water, or heat8. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the programDetails:9. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent10. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions11. Emergency contact information for parents and the program12. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated13. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available14. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place15. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip16. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees17. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate18. Updating the plan on a yearly basis19. Contact with local emergency management officials20. The plan was unable to be implemented in that, [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed

SERIOUSSTAFFING5101:2-13-16Nov 13, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit onsite as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit was missing the item listed in number 8 below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; squares in assorted sizes;3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes;4.Tweezers;5. Gauze rolled bandage;6. Triangular bandage;7. Rounded end scissors;8. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only);9. A working digital thermometer;10. Disposable non-latex gloves;11. A working flashlight;12. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit;13. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids;14. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration;15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only);16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only).Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-16Nov 13, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required , as indicated in the number 3 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

CRITICALSTAFFING5101:2-13-07Nov 13, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 2 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.11.Other: [] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Nov 13, 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 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 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

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-16Nov 13, 2023

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 1 below:1. The plan was not posted 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 when necessary in that [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-12Jun 9, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 130 in the 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-07Jun 9, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined the current licensing rules were not available. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-18Jun 9, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the attendance records did not include the required information listed in number 4 below:1. The 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

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-16Jun 9, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined the following information was not posted for item number 2 below:1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes.2. Weather alert plan was missing details for tornado, storm w/ loss of power. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GARCIA, FRANCES's safety grade?

GARCIA, FRANCES has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 62.3 out of 100.

How many violations does GARCIA, FRANCES have?

GARCIA, FRANCES has 31 total violations on record, including 2 critical, 6 serious, and 23 minor.

When was GARCIA, FRANCES last inspected?

GARCIA, FRANCES was last inspected on November 3, 2025.

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