HEAVEN'S GIFT

847 W. LOCUST ST., Newark, OH 430551
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 1

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

December 22, 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
HEAVEN'S GIFT
License number
2170015970
Location
847 W. LOCUST ST., Newark, OH 43055
Status
1
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 68.0/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected December 22, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average68.0 / 100
Health58/100
Safety52/100
Staffing96/100
Compliance75/100

20

Total Violations

Dec 22, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (20)

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Dec 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) 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

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-10Dec 22, 2025

In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s) 1, 4 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 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 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

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-10Dec 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) 1, 4 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

MINORSTAFFING5180:2-13-10Dec 22, 2025

In review of records, it was determined the Child Care Staff Member(s) indicated on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number(s) 1.1. The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development.2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule. 5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development.6. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-11Mar 19, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements as noted in number 1 below:1. The fall surface material had not been properly distributed, turned over or raked as needed for the playsets on the deck. They were not large enough to cover the entire area. The program is required to provide adequate fall zones under and around outdoor play equipment at all times. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Submitted

SERIOUSSAFETY5180:2-13-12Mar 19, 2025

During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored in a space used for child care during the program's hours of operation, but no children were present, as noted in number(s) 1 , 5 below:1. A lawn mower. 2. A weed trimmer.3. Hedge trimmers. 4. A snow blower. 5. Other potentially hazardous substance, equipment or machinery: A table saw in the yard leanto with no door. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Submitted

SERIOUSSAFETY5180:2-13-12Mar 19, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the gate(s) used were not safe as noted in number 5 below:5. Other The gate leading to the laundry room, garage, and bathroom was not latched closed.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule."

Resolution: Compliance Status: Submitted

CRITICALSAFETY5180:2-13-12Mar 19, 2025

During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number 16 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 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: Submitted

SERIOUSHEALTH5180:2-13-15Mar 19, 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 13 below: 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Submitted

SERIOUSHEALTH5180:2-13-10Mar 19, 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) 10, 14 below:10. Communicable Disease - expired training14. Child Abuse - expired trainingCorrect 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: Submitted

SERIOUSSAFETY5180:2-13-11Mar 19, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the playground did not have adequate fall surface under and around equipment as noted in the following number 1 below:1. No fall surface for the play set in the playroom inside the home. Any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding needs a fall zone of protective material resilient under and around the equipment in order to protect children in the event of a fall. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the resilient material added, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Submitted

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-11Mar 19, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe as noted in the numbers 5, 17 below: 5. There was splintering wood on the teeter totter in one spot at the pivot point.17. Other: The slide was becoming separated at the section ends and need to be clamped together underneath to keep children from being pinched. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Submitted

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Jan 11, 2024

In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 1 below:1. No medical was on file for at least one child Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-12Jul 18, 2023

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 1 below:1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers;Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Jul 18, 2023

In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 2 below:2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-11Jul 18, 2023

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 at least one area of the program or at least one piece of equipment had chipping or peeling paint. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-10Jul 18, 2023

In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s) 1, 4 below:1. First Aid - expired training4. CPR - expired trainingCorrect 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

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-16Jul 18, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number 3 below: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

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-11Jul 18, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the following hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in number 15 below: 15. Other broken and splintering wood in outdoor play area .Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Jul 18, 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 13 below: 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

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$736.1/mo

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$960.7/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEAVEN'S GIFT's safety grade?

HEAVEN'S GIFT has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 68.0 out of 100.

How many violations does HEAVEN'S GIFT have?

HEAVEN'S GIFT has 20 total violations on record, including 2 critical, 6 serious, and 12 minor.

When was HEAVEN'S GIFT last inspected?

HEAVEN'S GIFT was last inspected on December 22, 2025.

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