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545 W. Market Street, Suite 100, Lima, OH
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Jackson Kiddie Care LLC 2 is a licensed child care center in Lima, Ohio. The state has licensed it since February 9, 2026.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
Jackson Kiddie Care LLC 2 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Allen County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 15 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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5180:2-12-20 Cribs - Safe Environment and Practices
“During the inspection, it was determined that the equipment had been used for sleeping infants and did not allow the infant to sleep on a firm mattress.The following equipment was used: An infant was sleeping on a padded rug on the floorInfants must be provided with a crib, which meets requirements specified in this rule, for resting and sleeping. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that staff training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-18 Attendance Records
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record.The following was observed: The attendance sheets in the toddler and preschool rooms were missing some children's birthdate. Attendance records did not include all children enrolledSubmit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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: procedures for medical and dental emergencies including emergency transportation, phone numbers for medical and dental emergencies, including emergency transportation 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.”
5180:2-12-13 Handwashing Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined that handwashing requirements were not followed as required in rule.The following was observed: A staff member did not wash her hands in between glove changes during diaper changesSubmit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-12 Safe Equipment
“During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair.The following was observed: Straps were missing and not being used in the toddler seats Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-10 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.The following was observed: Staff did not take Child Abuse training within 60 days of hire; Staff Child Abuse training was expiredRefer 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.”
5180:2-12-11 Outdoor Play Fall Zones
“During the inspection, it was determined that the playground did not have adequate fall surface under and around equipment as noted in number 1 below: 1. No fall surface-green hornet and yellow bus. The program's submitted and approved CAP from their 5/13/2026 inspection stated that they would not be using these pieces of equipment until a fall surface was installed but the yellow bus was seen in use during today's inspection. 2. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall3. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall that extended the length of the required fall zone 4. Other [ ] With any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding, resilient material, as specified in Appendix A, needs to be added in order to protect children in the event of a fall. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the resilient material added, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-04 Building Department Inspection
“During the inspection, it was determined the program was using space for child care in a manner that was not approved by the Ohio Department of Commerce or local certified building authority as noted in number 7 below: 1. The [ ] room or space was not approved. 2. Children under school age were being cared for in a building only approved for school age. 3. The space had been modified and not yet re-inspected and approved. 4. The [ ] floor, which had not been approved by the building department for child care, was being used. 5. The building limitation had been exceeded. [ ] children were being cared for and the building had been approved for [ ] children. 6. The [ ] room(s) occupancy had been exceeded. [ ] children were being cared for in this space that had been approved for [ ] children. 7. Care was provided to children less than two and one-half years of age in Class 1 Area 2. This violated the programs building code limitation in that; the Certificate of Occupancy does not allow children under 2 1/2 in that space. The program's submitted and approved CAP from their 5/13/2026 inspection stated that they would no longer be using the classroom for children under 2 1/2 but was observed today in use by children under 2 1/2. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes building approval for use of this space, a written statement that the building occupancy limitations are being maintained, or a written statement that it is no longer being used, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-20 Cribs
“During the inspection, it was determined that the equipment in numbers 5,7 below had been used for sleeping infants and did not allow the infant to sleep on a firm mattress: 1. Mesh cribs;2. Play pens;3. Bassinets;4. Cots;5. Car seats- upon specialist's arrival, all children were on the playground. An infant was sleeping in her car seat6. Infant swing;7. The floor- infant sleeping on a padded floor mat8. Infant seats;9. An infant placed in a car seat in a crib; 10. Other [ ]. Infants must be provided with a crib, which meets requirements specified in this rule, for resting and sleeping. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that staff training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records
“In review of 25% 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 6,7 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 birth 4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination 5. 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 care 7. Medical(s) were missing the signature of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child 8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year 9. 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 rule 10. 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 convictions 11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-11 Outdoor Play Fall Zones
“During the inspection, it was determined that the playground did not have adequate fall surface under and around equipment as noted in number 1 below: 1. No fall surface- under the green hornet airplane with springs, underneath the yellow bus with springs.2. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall3. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall that extended the length of the required fall zone 4. Other [ ] With any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding, resilient material, as specified in Appendix A, needs to be added in order to protect children in the event of a fall. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the resilient material added, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-08 Medical Statement
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number 6 a below. 1. A medical statement was not on file for at least one employee;2. The medical statement(s) on file did not have a date of examination within 12 months of the employees first day of employment;3. Date of examination was missing;4. Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing;5. A statement was missing that verifies the employee is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR);6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test information was missing: a. Documentation of the screening process to determine if the employee resided in a country identified by the world health organization as having a high burden of TB and arrived in the United States within the five years preceding the date of application for employment. b. Results of a TB test for employees meeting both criteria in 6a. c. Results of additional testing for employees with a positive TB test. d. Written statement, signed by a representative of the TB control unit, that the employee's TB is no longer infectious or the individual is receiving a TB treatment regimen for employees with a positive TB test. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, or TB results/documentation, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-04 Building Department Inspection
“During the inspection, it was determined the program was using space for child care in a manner that was not approved by the Ohio Department of Commerce or local certified building authority as noted in number 7 below: 1. The [ ] room or space was not approved. 2. Children under school age were being cared for in a building only approved for school age. 3. The space had been modified and not yet re-inspected and approved. 4. The [ ] floor, which had not been approved by the building department for child care, was being used. 5. The building limitation had been exceeded. [ ] children were being cared for and the building had been approved for [ ] children. 6. The [ ] room(s) occupancy had been exceeded. [ ] children were being cared for in this space that had been approved for [ ] children. 7. Care was provided to children less than two and one-half years of age in the front classroom- Class 1 in Area 2. This violated the programs building code limitation in that this room is not approved for children under 2 1/2. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes building approval for use of this space, a written statement that the building occupancy limitations are being maintained, or a written statement that it is no longer being used, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-18 Ratio
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not meet the rule requirement as noted in number 1 below:1. The program did not have a second employee or Child Care Staff Member present when required; 2. The program was using a second Child Care Staff Member who was not able to meet this criteria as defined in the rule.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-18 Ratio
“During the inspection, a ratio of 1 child care staff member(s) for 7 children was determined to have occurred for the mixed age group of infant, toddler, preschool and school age group when the situation in number 4 below occurred:1. A child care staff member stepped out of the room.2.A child care staff member had not arrived at work on time.3.Children were present who were not scheduled to be there.4.A child care staff member was unable to work.5.A child was injured in that group.6.A child arrived in the group before a second staff member was scheduled to arrive with the group.7.Two groups were combined, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group.8.A child was transitioning to the next older age group, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group.9. Ratio was doubled for more than two hours while children were napping.10. Ratio was doubled while children were napping for a group that included at least one infant.11. Ratio was doubled while children were napping and there were not enough staff members in the building to meet staff/child ratio.12. Ratio was doubled in the school age group to allow access to the program, however, the program does not serve only school age children.13. Both child care staff members did not have a working communication device when one staff member left the group to allow access to the school age only program.14. The child care staff member did not return to the group after allowing access to the school age only program.15.Other [ ].Additional child care staff members must be hired or current child care staff members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. 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.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 9, 2026.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 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.
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
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712 W North St, Lima, OH 45801. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Garden, 0.1 miles away.