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Stepping Stars Learning Place LLC

LIMA, OHFCC - Type A HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address342 Garfield, Lima, OH, 45805

CityLIMA, OH 45805

CountyALLEN

Phone(567) 825-2040

Operating details

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/27/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium12
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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342 Garfield, Lima, OH, 45805, LIMA, OH 45805

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/27/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium12
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 518010/27/2025

    5180:2-13-11 - Outdoor Space

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-10-27. Rule 5180:2-13-11: Outdoor Space. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 12/12/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 518010/27/2025

    5180:2-13-12 - Safe Environment

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-10-27. Rule 5180:2-13-12: Safe Environment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 12/12/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 518010/27/2025

    5180:2-13-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-10-27. Rule 5180:2-13-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 12/12/2025
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 518010/27/2025

    5180:2-13-10 - Health Training

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-10-27. Rule 5180:2-13-10: Health Training. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 12/12/2025
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 51805/14/2025

    5180:2-13-16 - Emergency Drills

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-05-14. Rule 5180:2-13-16: Emergency Drills. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 7/28/2025
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 51805/14/2025

    5180:2-13-25 - Medication Requirements

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-05-14. Rule 5180:2-13-25: Medication Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 7/31/2025
  7. Medium riskStandard 51805/14/2025

    5180:2-13-24 - Parent Permission for Swimming

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-05-14. Rule 5180:2-13-24: Parent Permission for Swimming. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  8. Medium-Low riskStandard 51805/14/2025

    5180:2-13-18 - Attendance

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-05-14. Rule 5180:2-13-18: Attendance. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 51805/14/2025

    5180:2-13-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-05-14. Rule 5180:2-13-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  10. Medium riskStandard 51805/14/2025

    5180:2-13-12 - Pets

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-05-14. Rule 5180:2-13-12: Pets. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  11. Medium riskStandard 51805/14/2025

    5180:2-13-12 - Safe Environment

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-05-14. Rule 5180:2-13-12: Safe Environment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  12. Medium riskStandard 51805/14/2025

    5180:2-13-11 - Outdoor Space

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-05-14. Rule 5180:2-13-11: Outdoor Space. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 7/23/2025
  13. Medium riskStandard 51805/14/2025

    5180:2-13-11 - Outdoor Equipment

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-05-14. Rule 5180:2-13-11: Outdoor Equipment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 7/23/2025
  14. Medium riskStandard 51805/14/2025

    5180:2-13-11 - Fall Zone

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-05-14. Rule 5180:2-13-11: Fall Zone. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 7/28/2025
  15. Medium riskStandard 51805/14/2025

    5180:2-13-07 - Staff Records

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-05-14. Rule 5180:2-13-07: Staff Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 7/28/2025
  16. Medium-High riskStandard 51804/14/2025

    5180:2-13-16 - Incident / Injury

    Inspection COMPLAINT on 2025-04-14. Rule 5180:2-13-16: Incident / Injury. Compliance status: Closed - Not Addressed. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 7/23/2025

2024

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 510110/16/2024

    5101:2-13-18 - Attendance

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2024-10-16. Rule 5101:2-13-18: Attendance. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 11/20/2024
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 510110/16/2024

    5101:2-13-25 - Medication Requirements

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2024-10-16. Rule 5101:2-13-25: Medication Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/31/2024
  3. Medium riskStandard 510110/16/2024

    5101:2-13-22 - Meals and Snacks

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2024-10-16. Rule 5101:2-13-22: Meals and Snacks. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/31/2024
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 510110/16/2024

    5101:2-13-16 - Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2024-10-16. Rule 5101:2-13-16: Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 1/14/2025
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 510110/16/2024

    5101:2-13-16 - Emergency Drills

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2024-10-16. Rule 5101:2-13-16: Emergency Drills. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/31/2024
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 510110/16/2024

    5101:2-13-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2024-10-16. Rule 5101:2-13-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/31/2024
  7. Medium riskStandard 510110/16/2024

    5101:2-13-11 - Outdoor Space

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2024-10-16. Rule 5101:2-13-11: Outdoor Space. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/31/2024
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 510110/16/2024

    5101:2-13-10 - Health Training

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2024-10-16. Rule 5101:2-13-10: Health Training. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 1/9/2025
  9. Medium riskStandard 510110/16/2024

    5101:2-13-08 - Child Care Staff Requirements

    Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2024-10-16. Rule 5101:2-13-08: Child Care Staff Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/31/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$973/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Ohio run about $1,124/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Ohio by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: LIMA, ALLEN County
  • Type: FCC - Type A Home

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