GATEWAY GARDEN PRESCHOOL

4650 W. BANCROFT ST., Toledo, OH 436150
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 0

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 14, 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
GATEWAY GARDEN PRESCHOOL
License number
2230027755
Location
4650 W. BANCROFT ST., Toledo, OH 43615
Status
0
Safety grade
C (Average), score 74.7/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected July 14, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average74.7 / 100
Health47/100
Safety94/100
Staffing76/100
Compliance90/100

12

Total Violations

Jul 14, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (12)

CRITICALHEALTH5180:2-12-15Jul 14, 2025

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 9 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. Parent of Daisy M marked yes for modified diet to eliminate all fluid milk or entire food group. Written instruction from the child's health care provider was marked yes and not on file. 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: Closed - Not Addressed

CRITICALHEALTH5180:2-12-12Jul 14, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number 12 below: 1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers.2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop. 3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care.4. Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled. 5. Stacked chairs.6. Employee(s) purse(s). 7. Diaper bags.8. Television not securely anchored.9. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 10. Smoke detector needing batteries replaced.11. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.12. Two area rugs in the Jr Room presented a tripping hazard. Ends on the corners were curled up.13. A floor surface that was unsafe in that [ ].14. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom.15. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom was not sturdy.16. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom posed a safety hazard in that [ ].17. Telephone cords.18. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following classroom furniture: [ ]. 20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a childs temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.22. Other [ ].Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed

CRITICALSTAFFING5180:2-12-16Jul 14, 2025

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 1 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: Closed - Not Addressed

MINORSAFETY5101:2-12-16Oct 29, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number(s) 1,2, & 3 below:1. Monthly fire drills.2. 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 the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5101:2-12-11Oct 29, 2024

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(s) 6 below:1. The fall surface material had not been properly distributed or raked as needed to retain proper depth under and around equipment.2. A fall zone hazard was present, in that, the [ ] posed a risk of injury if a child were to fall from a piece of equipment.3. The fall zone was less than 3 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger.4. The fall zone was less than 6 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 24 months of age and older5. There was not a fall zone of 3 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger.6. There was not a fall zone of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 24 months of age and older (wooden climbing structure, metal slide and metal swingset)7. The fall zone was less than 4 1/2 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger.8. The fall zone was less than 9 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 9. Other [ ]. 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: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-15Feb 13, 2024

In review of 25% 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: 1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth 4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination 5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed. 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care 7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child 8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year 9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule 10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the childs parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions 11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSHEALTH5101:2-12-25Feb 13, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that a medication, medical food or topical product was at the program which had not been labeled with the child's name. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-15Oct 18, 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 4, 8, 10 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-12-17Jun 21, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that a copy of the daily program schedule was not posted in the all area as required. 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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE5101:2-12-11Jun 21, 2023

During the inspection, it was observed that the outdoor equipment as noted in numbers 1, 2 below was placed in the main traffic pattern, which created an unsafe condition:1. Climber(s); 2. Swing(s);3. Slide(s);4. Other [ ]. 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-12-11Jun 21, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the outdoor play equipment was positioned too closely together, posing a risk of injury if a child were to fall from one piece of equipment into another. 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

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-12-07Jun 21, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 4 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 – Technical Assistance Provided

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GATEWAY GARDEN PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

GATEWAY GARDEN PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 74.7 out of 100.

How many violations does GATEWAY GARDEN PRESCHOOL have?

GATEWAY GARDEN PRESCHOOL has 12 total violations on record, including 4 critical, 1 serious, and 7 minor.

When was GATEWAY GARDEN PRESCHOOL last inspected?

GATEWAY GARDEN PRESCHOOL was last inspected on July 14, 2025.

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