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20613 Sr 37, Mt Blanchard, OH
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HHWP Head Start- Forest Center is a licensed child care center in Forest, Ohio. The state has licensed it since April 8, 2004.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
HHWP Head Start- Forest Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hardin 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 Feb 2, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 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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5180:2-12-25 Medication Administration
“During the inspection, it was determined that medication, medical foods and/or topical products did not meet the requirement(s) for administering medication, medical foods, and/or medical products as noted in number 3 below:1. The medication, medical food, or topical product was no longer needed and had not been removed from the program.2. The medication, medical food, or topical product had expired and had not been removed from the program.3. The prescription label had expired.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-18 Attendance Records
“During the inspection, it was determined that the method for tracking children in each group did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number 4 below:1. There was no method in place;2. The method did not include each child's name;3. The method did not include each child's date of birth;4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times; when the class went to large motor room. 5. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-02 Current Information
“During the inspection, it was determined the information in number(s) 4 and 5 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS): 1. Mailing address2. Telephone number3. Email address4. Days operation5. Services offered6. Name of program7. Private pay ratesTechnical assistance was provided, and as discussed, log on to OCLQS and update the information, as required.”
Corrected during the visit
5180:2-12-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan for Child Care were not followed as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The plan was not posted in the fellowship hall2. The plan was not posted in other spaces used by children. 3. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete.4. The location of first aid kit, fire extinguishers and fire alarm system, fire alarm pull stations and electrical circuit box were not complete.5. 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.6. Location of childrens records was not complete.7. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed in the event of an evacuation was not complete. 8. The current version of the prescribed form was not used.9. 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.”
5180:2-12-16 First Aid / Standard Precautions
“During the inspection, it was determined first aid kit(s) at the program had missing, or expired, items that are required by appendix A of this rule to be contained in a first aid kit, as noted in number(s) 12 below:1. The program did not have a first aid kit [onsite, on the vehicle, on a field trip]. 2. One roll of hypoallergenic first-aid tape.3. Individually wrapped sterile gauze squares in assorted sizes.4. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes.5. Tweezers.6. Gauze rolled bandage.7. Triangular bandage.8. Rounded end scissors.9. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only).10. A working digital thermometer.11. Disposable non-latex gloves.12. A working flashlight.13. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit.14. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids.15. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration.16. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only).17. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only).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 not required at this time.”
Corrected during the visit
5180:2-12-07 Administrator Qualifications
“During the inspection, it was determined that the administrator had an expired rules review course provided by this Department for program administrators within the time period defined in this rule. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 8, 2004.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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 Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 273-2317 to ask.
(419) 273-2317.
111 East Dixon Street, Forest, OH 45843. The nearest other daycare we list is Forest Christian Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.