PORTSMOUTH WEST HEAD START

15332A US HWY 52, Portsmouth, OH 456623
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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 3

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 19, 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
PORTSMOUTH WEST HEAD START
License number
408315
Location
15332A US HWY 52, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Status
3
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 94.1/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected February 19, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent94.1 / 100
Health94/100
Safety95/100
Staffing91/100
Compliance99/100

9

Total Violations

Feb 19, 2026

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (9)

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-10Oct 9, 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(s) 5, 6 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

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-12-07Oct 19, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 4, 7 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile.2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change.4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current.6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment.7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated.8. Other: [ ]Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5101:2-12-09Oct 19, 2023

In review of the staff records, it was determined that background check requirements had not been followed, for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The JFS 01177 "Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care" was on file instead of the JFS 01176.2. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program.Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-12-10Oct 19, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined the program was not documenting the number of days substitute child care staff member(s) worked for a period of eighteen months. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSAFETY5101:2-12-04Oct 19, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the fire inspection form submitted was incomplete in that the information in number(s) 7 below were missing. 1. Documented on letterhead or approved form from the state fire marshal or local fire safety inspector 2. Name of program3. Address of program4. Name and/or signature (or electronic signature) for the individual completing the inspection 5. Certification number of the individual completing the inspection 6. Date of inspection 7. Date of re-inspection (if applicable) Contact the state fire marshal or the local fire safety inspector and have the missing information completed. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the updated fire inspection report, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-15Oct 19, 2023

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(s) 13 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-12-16Oct 19, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the first aid supplies were not stored according to the requirements listed in item number(s) 3 below:1. Stored in a clearly marked container.2. Stored in an unlocked container.3. Stored out of the reach of children. (hanging in child cubby area) 4. In each building.5. On each floor.6 For every 75 children in attendance. 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

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-12-16Oct 19, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined the programs written disaster plan did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually as noted in number(s) 2 below:1. Child care staff members and employees were not trained annually.2. Written documentation of the training was not kept on file. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-10Oct 19, 2023

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(s) 5, 6 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PORTSMOUTH WEST HEAD START's safety grade?

PORTSMOUTH WEST HEAD START has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 94.1 out of 100.

How many violations does PORTSMOUTH WEST HEAD START have?

PORTSMOUTH WEST HEAD START has 9 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 2 serious, and 7 minor.

When was PORTSMOUTH WEST HEAD START last inspected?

PORTSMOUTH WEST HEAD START was last inspected on February 19, 2026.

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