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Heather Gamble

Fremont, OH 43420 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
a week, county median
$170
year first licensed
2014

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About Heather Gamble

Heather Gamble is a licensed home daycare in Fremont, Ohio. The state has licensed it since January 1, 2014.

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Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Cost

Tuition and costs

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

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Sandusky 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 Heather Gamble

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2014
License number
#000000903412238
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Background checks 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. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS

      “During the inspection, it was determined the information in number(s) 4 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable.7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Nov 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      5180:2-13-09 Background Checks

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that background check requirements had not been followed, for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as noted in number(s) 3 below: 1. The JFS 01176 Program Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care the program received from the Department was not on file and the individual was not left alone with children. 2. The JFS 01177 Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care was on file instead of the JFS 01176. 3. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program. (Brooke's background check) Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-07 Staff Records

      “During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 11 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR.2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR.3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire.5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change.6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed.7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable.8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment.9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen.10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen.11.Other: Add Rickey to childcare program, remove Jerrick Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  7. May 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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(s) 12 below: 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-13-13 Clean environment and equipment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in the following number(s) 4 below, were in the restroom:1. There was no liquid soap.2. There was no toilet tissue.3. There were no individually assigned towels or disposable towels.4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children.5. The plunger was accessible to the children.6. The toilet was not flushed.7. The trash was not emptied from the day before.8. There was a strong urine odor.9. Other [ ].The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-13-07 Staff Records

      “During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 9 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR.2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR.3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire.5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change.6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed.7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable.8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment.9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen.10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen.11.Other: [] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  10. Jun 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-13-23 Diapering

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the toilet training practice used by Child Care Staff Members did not meet the requirements of the rule, as noted in number(s) [ ] below: 1. Children were forced to sit on the toilet or potty chair;2. Parents/guardians were not consulted regarding practices used at home;3. Other [ Diapering statement not fully filled out and agreed by parent. ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 \"Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan\" were not followed as noted in number(s) [1] below:1. The plan was not posted on each level of the home used for child care.2. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete.3. The location of the first aid kit, fire extinguisher and fire alarm system, fire alarm pull stations and electrical circuit box were not complete.4. The telephone number for emergency squad, fire department hospital, poison control program, public children services agency, local health department, local emergency management agency and police department were not complete.5. Location of children's records was not complete.6. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed i the event of an evacuation was not complete.7. The current version of the prescribed form was not used.8. The plan was not implemented when necessary in that [ ].Submit the programs 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(s) [ 4 ] below:1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the childs parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-13-11 Outdoor Space

      “During the inspection, it was determined that an area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a continuous fence in good condition, or natural barrier, that ensured children were not able to leave the playground area. The fence or natural barrier was determined to present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the playground as noted in number [ 10 ] below:1. The fence, natural barrier, or combination of fence and natural barrier was not continuous.2. The fencing had missing slat boards through which children could leave the playground.3. The gate was broken and did not close.4. The latch on the gate was broken.5. The gate had no latch.6. The fencing was broken.7. The latch was easily opened by children on the playground.8. The latch was not engaged to prevent children from opening the gate.9. The portable fencing approved for use by the Department was not being used. 10. Other [ There were no fences or natural barrier. ]. Discontinue use of the playground and provide a space for outdoor play which is well defined by a continuous fence or natural barrier and protected from other hazards. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-13-11 Outdoor Space

      “During the inspection, it was determined the on-site outdoor space is not protected from animals. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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  1. Dec 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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Is Heather Gamble licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 1, 2014.

When was Heather Gamble last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Heather Gamble had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 11 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 Heather Gamble's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (419) 208-8512 to confirm.

How much does Heather Gamble cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 208-8512 to ask.

What is Heather Gamble's phone number?

(419) 208-8512.

Where is Heather Gamble?

Fremont, OH 43420. 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).