Defiance Middle School
1755 Palmer Dr, Defiance, OH
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Here to Grow Academy & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Defiance, Ohio. The state has licensed it since May 30, 2025.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Here to Grow Academy & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Defiance County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 1, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 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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5180:2-12-08 Orientation Training & Whistle Blower Protection
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number 1 below:1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member.2. Documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016 was not on file.3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR.4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-13 Sanitary Equipment and Environment
“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in number 6 below, were in the preschool restroom:1. There was no liquid soap.2. There was no toilet paper.3. There were no paper towels.4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children.5. The plunger was accessible to the children.6. The toilet(s) were not flushed: preschool bathroom.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. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is required at this time.”
5180:2-12-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number 5 below: 1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers.2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop. 3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care.4. Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled. 5. Stacked chairs: tiny tots6. Employee(s) purse(s). 7. Diaper bags.8. Television not securely anchored.9. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 10. Smoke detector needing batteries replaced.11. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.12. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.13. A floor surface that was unsafe in that [ ].14. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom.15. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom was not sturdy.16. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom posed a safety hazard in that [ ].17. Telephone cords.18. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following classroom furniture: [ ]. 20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a childs temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.22. Other [ ].Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-08 Orientation Training & Whistle Blower Protection
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number 1 below:1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member.2. Documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016 was not on file.3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR.4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation.Submit the programs corrective action plan 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 May 30, 2025.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on December 1, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 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, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 789-0332 to ask.
(419) 789-0332.
101 W. Rosewood, Defiance, OH 43512. The nearest other daycare we list is Defiance Middle School, 0.4 miles away.