DEMPSEY DAY CARE
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
6 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: 2
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 12, 2025
Provenance
Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- DEMPSEY DAY CARE
- License number
- 410440
- Location
- 361 MADISON DR N, West Jefferson, OH 43162
- Status
- 2
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 65.4/100
- Inspection record
- 6 inspections, last inspected December 12, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
19
Total Violations
Dec 12, 2025
Last Inspection
N/A
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (19)
The program had not been inspected and approved within 12 months from the date of the last fire approval by the local fire department, as required. Secure and submit an updated fire approval as part of the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Submitted
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) [ ] 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: Submitted
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) [13,14,22 ] 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. Telephone cords.7. Employee(s) purse(s).8. Diaper bags.9. Television not securely anchored.10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall.11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.12. Chipping or peeling paint.13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.15. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ].16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet.17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy.18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ].19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ].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 [ Outlet Cover in Bathroom ].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 the handwashing requirements were not being followed by the provider, program staff, residents, or a child in that [ ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined that the written record used to document infant routines and activities did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) [ ] below: 1. A daily written record was not provided to the parent or person picking up the infant on a daily basis. 2.Food intake was missing.3.Sleeping patterns was missing.4.Times and results of diaper changes was missing.5.Information about daily activities was missing.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined that bottles containing [milk/formula] for a particular infant were not labeled with the childs name and date of preparation. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number(s) [ ] below:Procedures:1. The written emergency and preparedness and response plan had not been completed2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees3. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes4. Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated5. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated6. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies7. Loss of power, water, or heat8. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the programDetails:9. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent10. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions11. Emergency contact information for parents and the program12. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated13. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available14. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place15. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip16. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees17. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate18. Updating the plan on a yearly basis19. Contact with local emergency management officials20. The plan was unable to be implemented in that, [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
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. 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: Submitted
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) [ 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes ] 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: Submitted
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) [14. Child Abuse - expired training ] below: It is scheduled but has not been completed yet. 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
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) [ 2 ] below: 1. The JFS 01176 Program Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care the program received from the Department was not on file and the individual was not left alone with children. 2. The JFS 01177 Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care was on file instead of the JFS 01176. 3. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Keith had already had his background check completed but has no 1176 on file.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe as noted in the number(s) [ 6. ] below: the fence around the garden is rusting and has exposed sharp edges. 1. There was rust exposed.2. There were protruding bolts.3. There were cracks.4. There were holes.5. There was splintering wood.6. There were sharp edges or points.7. There were toxic substances.8. There were tripping hazards.9. Other [ ].Submit the program's corrective action plan 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) [ ] below:1. Telephone cords;2. Stacked chairs;3. Employee(s) purse(s);4. Diaper bags;5. Television not securely anchored;6. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall;7. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child;8. Chipping or peeling paint;9. Other [ small hook behind the door needs to be removed. The razors in the shower are in reach of the children and need to be removed ].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(s) [ 5 and 9 ] below, were in the [ ] restroom:1. There was no liquid soap.2. There was no toilet tissue.3. There were no individually assigned towels or disposable towels.4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children.5. The plunger was accessible to the children.6. The toilet was not flushed.7. The trash was not emptied from the day before.8. There was a strong urine odor.9. Other [ personal razors were in the shower ].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
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) [ 2, 16 ] below: Some of the files needed check marks in the policy and procedures on the 1234. 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 [ There were no liability insurance waivers on file for any of the children. ] Submit the program's 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(s) [the scissors were missing from the kit.] She did go and find them in the travel first aid kit she takes on fieldtrips, and were replaced back in the first aid kit in the home.] below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; squares in assorted sizes;3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes;4.Tweezers;5. Gauze rolled bandage;6. Triangular bandage;7. Rounded end scissors;8. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only);9. A working digital thermometer;10. Disposable non-latex gloves;11. A working flashlight;12. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit;13. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids;14. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration;15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only);16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only).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, it was determined an infant slept in equipment other than their crib or playpen and did not have written permission from a physician on file. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.The baby fell asleep in a swing and was not moved to the crib for the nap.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) [ 9] below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR for her son. 2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR.3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire.5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change.6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed.7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable.8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment.9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen.10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen.11.Other: [] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.The owner needs to create an account in the OPR for her son Keith.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks were not updated every five years for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number(s) [Penny and Brian Dempsey are out of compliance for their background checks. The background checks expired 5/2/2023 ] below: 1.1. Provider; 2. Administrator; 3. Child care staff member, employee; 4. Substitute child care staff member; 5. Resident. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the individual(s) JFS 01176, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DEMPSEY DAY CARE's safety grade?
DEMPSEY DAY CARE has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 65.4 out of 100.
How many violations does DEMPSEY DAY CARE have?
DEMPSEY DAY CARE has 19 total violations on record, including 2 critical, 8 serious, and 9 minor.
When was DEMPSEY DAY CARE last inspected?
DEMPSEY DAY CARE was last inspected on December 12, 2025.