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Brenda Smith

Newark, OH 43055 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$170
year first licensed
2016

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About

About Brenda Smith

Brenda Smith is a licensed home daycare in Newark, Ohio. The state has licensed it since November 1, 2016.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Brenda Smith has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Licking County has a median price of $170 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Licking County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$222
Home daycare$170

Toddler

Center$200
Home daycare$165

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$155

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$139

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Brenda Smith

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2016
License number
#000000980206893
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 93% of Ohio daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 13.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-10 Health Training

      “In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s) 10, 14 below:1. First Aid - expired training2. First Aid - did not have verification of the 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 rule4. 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 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 did not include an in-person component of the training10. Communicable Disease - expired training11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. 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.”
  2. Mar 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-10 Health Training

      “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) 1, 4 below:1. First Aid - expired training 4. CPR - expired trainingCorrect 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.”
  3. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-13-11 Outdoor Space

      “During the inspection, it was determined that an outdoor play area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a fence in good repair, or other barrier. Although the fence or natural barrier was not meeting the rule requirements, it was determined to not present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the playground. The fence or gate was not in good repair and/or being used inappropriately as noted in number 11 below: 11. There were bolts with more than two threads exposed along a fence line or gate on a playground.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  5. Nov 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-13-16 First Aid Kit / Standard Precautions

      “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 11 below: 11. A working flashlight;Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “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 13 below: 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 2 below:2. Medical on file was not updated every 13 months Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .”
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number 9 below: 9. White out was accessible to children in the play area.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance is no longer accessible to children and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Copied from Ohio Department of Children and Youth on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Brenda Smith

Is Brenda Smith licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 1, 2016.

When was Brenda Smith last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brenda Smith had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 93% of Ohio daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 13. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Brenda Smith's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Brenda Smith cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 334-7310 to ask.

What is Brenda Smith's phone number?

(740) 334-7310.

Where is Brenda Smith?

Newark, OH 43055. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Ohio Department of Children and Youth (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).