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5108 Everhard Rd NW, Canton, OH
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Buttons & Bows is a licensed child care center in Massillon, Ohio. The state has licensed it since June 14, 2005.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Buttons & Bows has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Stark County has a median price of $222 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all
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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5180:2-12-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the programs emergency preparedness and response plan (EPRP) did not meet the requirement or was missing the information.The following was observed as missing: Medical or dental emergencies, including emergency transportation. Emergency evacuation and relocation procedures due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats; or due to threats of violence which include active shooter, bioterrorism, or terrorism.Emergency numbers for medical, dental, and transport-related emergencies, in addition to 911Make the necessary revisions to the EPRP. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-07 Written Program Policies and Procedures
“During the inspection, it was determined the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing an item(s).The following was observed as missing: Formal screenings and assessments on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to DCY pursuant to Chapter 5180:2-17 of the Administrative Code. Social media policy including, but not limited to, addressing publication of child photos or other identifying information, if applicable. Usage of emergency medical devices and emergency medications, including but not limited to Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and Naloxone, if applicableRevise the programs written policies and procedures to include the missing information. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the revised written policies and procedures, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-16 Management of Communicable Disease
“During the inspection, it was determined that the JFS 08087 Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required, as indicated in number 3 below:1. The chart was not posted. 2. In a location readily available to program staff and parents.3. The posted chart was not the current version, and the Child Care Manual Procedural Letter No. 159 was not attached.4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read.Technical assistance was provided at the time of inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is required at this time.”
5101:2-12-11 Outdoor Space Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined that quarterly inspections of one or more outdoor play area(s) and equipment had not been completed and documented as required, using the JFS 01281 Child Care Playground Inspection Report form. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-10 Health Training Requirements
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number 4 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-09 Background Check Requirements
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number 4 below:1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR.2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI.3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file.4. Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-04 Fire Inspection
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for fire inspection as noted in number 1 below:1. The program did not have documentation on file for a fire inspection without any uncorrected violations within 12 months from the date of the last fire inspection and the request for the new inspection was not made at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the previous fire inspection.2. The documentation for the most recent fire inspection contained violations that had not been corrected. 3. The [ ] space was being used and had not been approved by the fire department or the state fire marshals office for child care.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes an updated fire inspection without any uncorrected violations, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 14, 2005.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 3 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.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (330) 837-5946 to ask.
(330) 837-5946.
910 State Street Ne, Massillon, OH 44646. The nearest other daycare we list is Buttons & Bows, under 0.1 miles away.