SMITH, BRENDA
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
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Childcare Costs in This Area
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$736.1/mo
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$960.7/mo
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$757.75/mo
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$671.15/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.