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LIMA, OH·FCC - Type B HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address2172 arcadia ave, Lima, OH, 45805
CityLIMA, OH 45805
CountyALLEN
Phone(419) 302-8562
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium10
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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2172 arcadia ave, Lima, OH, 45805, LIMA, OH 45805
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/15/2026
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium10
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 51804/15/2026
5180:2-13-12 - Safe Environment
Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2026-04-15. Rule 5180:2-13-12: Safe Environment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 51804/15/2026
5180:2-13-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records
Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2026-04-15. Rule 5180:2-13-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - Medium riskStandard 51804/15/2026
5180:2-13-16 - Communicable Diseases
Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2026-04-15. Rule 5180:2-13-16: Communicable Diseases. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 4/28/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 51808/20/2025
5180:2-13-10 - Professional Development
Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-08-20. Rule 5180:2-13-10: Professional Development. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 9/23/2025 - Medium riskStandard 51808/20/2025
5180:2-13-12 - Safe Environment
Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-08-20. Rule 5180:2-13-12: Safe Environment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 8/29/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 51808/20/2025
5180:2-13-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records
Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-08-20. Rule 5180:2-13-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 8/29/2025 - Medium-Low riskStandard 51808/20/2025
5180:2-13-18 - Attendance
Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-08-20. Rule 5180:2-13-18: Attendance. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 8/29/2025 - Medium riskStandard 51806/2/2025
5180:2-13-07 - Provider Responsibilities
Inspection PRELICENSE on 2025-06-02. Rule 5180:2-13-07: Provider Responsibilities. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 6/6/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 51806/2/2025
5180:2-13-10 - Health Training
Inspection PRELICENSE on 2025-06-02. Rule 5180:2-13-10: Health Training. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 6/12/2025 - Medium riskStandard 51806/2/2025
5180:2-13-11 - Outdoor Space
Inspection PRELICENSE on 2025-06-02. Rule 5180:2-13-11: Outdoor Space. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 6/6/2025 - Medium riskStandard 51806/2/2025
5180:2-13-12 - Safe Environment
Inspection PRELICENSE on 2025-06-02. Rule 5180:2-13-12: Safe Environment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 6/6/2025 - Medium riskStandard 51806/2/2025
5180:2-13-13 - Clean environment and equipment
Inspection PRELICENSE on 2025-06-02. Rule 5180:2-13-13: Clean environment and equipment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 6/6/2025 - Medium riskStandard 51806/2/2025
5180:2-13-22 - Meals and Snacks
Inspection PRELICENSE on 2025-06-02. Rule 5180:2-13-22: Meals and Snacks. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 6/6/2025 - Medium riskStandard 51806/2/2025
5180:2-13-22 - Fluid Milk
Inspection PRELICENSE on 2025-06-02. Rule 5180:2-13-22: Fluid Milk. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 6/6/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- 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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
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 B Home
What parents actually pay
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