Defiance Area YMCA Child Care Program
DEFIANCE, OH·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1599 PALMER DR, DEFIANCE, OH, 43512
CountyDEFIANCE
Phone(419) 784-4747
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High9
- Medium13
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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1599 PALMER DR, DEFIANCE, OH, 43512, DEFIANCE, OH 43512
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/11/2025
- High3
- Medium-High8
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 518012/11/2025
5180:2-12-09 - Background Check Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-12-11. Rule 5180:2-12-09: Background Check Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 12/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 518012/11/2025
5180:2-12-12 - Safe Environment
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-12-11. Rule 5180:2-12-12: Safe Environment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 12/22/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 518012/11/2025
5180:2-12-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-12-11. 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 12/11/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 518012/11/2025
5180:2-12-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-12-11. Rule 5180:2-12-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 12/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 518012/11/2025
5180:2-12-22 - Fluid Milk Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-12-11. Rule 5180:2-12-22: Fluid Milk Requirements. Compliance status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 12/11/2025 - Medium riskStandard 518012/11/2025
5180:2-12-07 - Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2025-12-11. Rule 5180:2-12-07: Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 12/22/2025
2024
- High riskStandard 510110/21/2024
5101:2-12-14 - Transportation - Driver Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2024-10-21. Rule 5101:2-12-14: Transportation - Driver Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 11/12/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 510110/21/2024
5101:2-12-16 - Written Disaster Plan
Inspection ANNUAL on 2024-10-21. Rule 5101:2-12-16: Written Disaster Plan. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 11/19/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 510110/21/2024
5101:2-12-16 - Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan
Inspection ANNUAL on 2024-10-21. Rule 5101:2-12-16: Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 11/13/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 510110/21/2024
5101:2-12-16 - Emergency Drills
Inspection ANNUAL on 2024-10-21. Rule 5101:2-12-16: Emergency Drills. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 11/12/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 510110/21/2024
5101:2-12-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records
Inspection ANNUAL on 2024-10-21. Rule 5101:2-12-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 11/13/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 510110/21/2024
5101:2-12-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records
Inspection ANNUAL on 2024-10-21. Rule 5101:2-12-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 10/21/2024 - Medium riskStandard 510110/21/2024
5101:2-12-12 - Safe Environment
Inspection ANNUAL on 2024-10-21. Rule 5101:2-12-12: Safe Environment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 11/12/2024 - Medium riskStandard 510110/21/2024
5101:2-12-11 - Outdoor Space Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2024-10-21. Rule 5101:2-12-11: Outdoor Space Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 510110/21/2024
5101:2-12-10 - Health Training Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2024-10-21. Rule 5101:2-12-10: Health Training Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 11/13/2024 - High riskStandard 510110/21/2024
5101:2-12-09 - Background Check Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2024-10-21. Rule 5101:2-12-09: Background Check Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium riskStandard 510110/21/2024
5101:2-12-08 - Orientation Training & Whistle Blower Protection
Inspection ANNUAL on 2024-10-21. Rule 5101:2-12-08: Orientation Training & Whistle Blower Protection. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 11/13/2024 - Medium riskStandard 510110/21/2024
5101:2-12-08 - Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2024-10-21. Rule 5101:2-12-08: Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 11/18/2024 - Medium riskStandard 510110/21/2024
5101:2-12-07 - Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2024-10-21. Rule 5101:2-12-07: Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 11/13/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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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: DEFIANCE, DEFIANCE County
- Type: Child Care Center
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