SMITH, BRENDA

46 LINDEN AVE, Newark, OH 430552
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 2

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 21, 2025

Provenance

Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
SMITH, BRENDA
License number
980206893
Location
46 LINDEN AVE, Newark, OH 43055
Status
2
Safety grade
B (Good), score 89.8/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected March 21, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good89.8 / 100
Health84/100
Safety84/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance97/100

9

Total Violations

Mar 21, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (9)

SERIOUSHEALTH5180:2-13-10Mar 21, 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 training 4. 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: Submitted

CRITICALSAFETY5101:2-13-11May 28, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that an outdoor play area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a fence in good repair, or other barrier. Although the fence or natural barrier was not meeting the rule requirements, it was determined to not present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the playground. The fence or gate was not in good repair and/or being used inappropriately as noted in number 11 below: 11. There were bolts with more than two threads exposed along a fence line or gate on a playground.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Nov 14, 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

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Nov 14, 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 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-16Nov 14, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit [onsite/ on the vehicle/ on a field trip] as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit(s) were missing the item(s) or the item(s) were not replaced after use and/or expired listed in number 11 below: 11. A working flashlight;Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-12Nov 14, 2023

During the inspection, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number 9 below: 9. White out was accessible to children in the play area.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

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-12May 16, 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(s) 7 below:7. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child;Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-13May 16, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in the following number 5 below, were in the Children restroom restroom:5. The plunger was accessible to the children.The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-22May 16, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have the type of milk on-site to ensure that all children were served age-appropriate fluid milk requirements. 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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$736.1/mo

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$757.75/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SMITH, BRENDA's safety grade?

SMITH, BRENDA has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 89.8 out of 100.

How many violations does SMITH, BRENDA have?

SMITH, BRENDA has 9 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 1 serious, and 7 minor.

When was SMITH, BRENDA last inspected?

SMITH, BRENDA was last inspected on March 21, 2025.

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