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HELPFUL HANDS CHILDRENS CENTER, INC

COLUMBUS, OHChild Care CenterLicensed

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

Contact information

Address6833-6839 FLAGS CENTER DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43229

CityCOLUMBUS, OH 43229

CountyFRANKLIN

Phone6148914766

Operating details

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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6833-6839 FLAGS CENTER DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43229, COLUMBUS, OH 43229

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  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: 9/25/2025

  • High5
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-07 - Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-07: Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/9/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-03 - Inspection Requirements

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-03: Inspection Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  3. High riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-25 - Medication Administration

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-25: Medication Administration. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  4. High riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-23 - Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-23: Infant Bottle and Food Preparation. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-22 - Safe Food Handling / Storage

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-22: Safe Food Handling / Storage. Compliance status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 9/25/2025
  6. Medium-Low riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-18 - Attendance Records

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-18: Attendance Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-16 - Emergency Drills

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-16: Emergency Drills. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/9/2025
  9. High riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-14 - Transportation and Field Trip Procedures

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-14: Transportation and Field Trip Procedures. Compliance status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 9/25/2025
  10. High riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-14 - Transportation and Field Trip Procedures

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-14: Transportation and Field Trip Procedures. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/9/2025
  11. Medium riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-13 - Sanitary Equipment and Environment

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-13: Sanitary Equipment and Environment. Compliance status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 9/25/2025
  12. Medium riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-12 - Safe Equipment

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-12: Safe Equipment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  13. Medium riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-11 - Outdoor Space Requirements

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-11: Outdoor Space Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/9/2025
  14. Medium-High riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-08 - Medical Statement

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-08: Medical Statement. Compliance status: Closed - Not Addressed. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 10/31/2025
  15. Medium-High riskStandard 51809/25/2025

    5180:2-12-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records

    Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-09-25. Rule 5180:2-12-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 9/25/2025
  16. Medium riskStandard 51805/21/2025

    5180:2-12-13 - Sanitary Equipment and Environment

    Inspection FOLLOWUP on 2025-05-21. Rule 5180:2-12-13: Sanitary Equipment and Environment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/20/2025
  17. Medium riskStandard 51805/21/2025

    5180:2-12-17 - Materials and Equipment

    Inspection FOLLOWUP on 2025-05-21. Rule 5180:2-12-17: Materials and Equipment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 5/22/2025
  18. Medium-High riskStandard 51805/21/2025

    5180:2-12-16 - Written Disaster Plan

    Inspection FOLLOWUP on 2025-05-21. Rule 5180:2-12-16: Written Disaster Plan. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/2/2025
  19. Medium-High riskStandard 51805/21/2025

    5180:2-12-16 - Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

    Inspection FOLLOWUP on 2025-05-21. Rule 5180:2-12-16: Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 5/23/2025
  20. Medium-High riskStandard 51805/21/2025

    5180:2-12-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records

    Inspection FOLLOWUP on 2025-05-21. Rule 5180:2-12-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 5/23/2025
  21. Medium riskStandard 51805/21/2025

    5180:2-12-12 - Safe Environment

    Inspection FOLLOWUP on 2025-05-21. Rule 5180:2-12-12: Safe Environment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 5/23/2025
  22. High riskStandard 51805/21/2025

    5180:2-12-09 - Background Check Requirements

    Inspection FOLLOWUP on 2025-05-21. Rule 5180:2-12-09: Background Check Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/2/2025
  23. Medium riskStandard 51805/21/2025

    5180:2-12-08 - Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements

    Inspection FOLLOWUP on 2025-05-21. Rule 5180:2-12-08: Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/20/2025
  24. Medium-High riskStandard 51805/21/2025

    5180:2-12-08 - Medical Statement

    Inspection FOLLOWUP on 2025-05-21. Rule 5180:2-12-08: Medical Statement. Compliance status: Closed - Not Addressed. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  25. Medium riskStandard 51805/21/2025

    5180:2-12-07 - Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements

    Inspection FOLLOWUP on 2025-05-21. Rule 5180:2-12-07: Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/2/2025

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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)

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Estimated monthly cost

$973/month

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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: COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN County
  • Type: Child Care Center

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