The Learning Experience - Pickerington
658 Commerce Dr, Pickerington, OH
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Lakeside Tot's is a licensed home daycare in Thornville, Ohio. The state has licensed it since January 24, 2023.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Lakeside Tot's has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Licking County has a median price of $170 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 17 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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5180:2-13-10 Health Training
“In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s) 1, 4, 10, 14 below:1. First Aid - expired training2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule4. CPR - expired training5. CPR - had not taken CPR training6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training10. Communicable Disease - expired training11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the ruleCorrect the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number 11 below: 11. Other potentially hazardous substance, mouthwash and toilet cleaner, was accessible to children in the bathroom sink cabinet area.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance is no longer accessible to children and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Equipment
“During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe as noted in the number(s) 2, 5 below: 2. There was protruding bolts. 5. There was splintering wood.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-10 Health Training
“In review of records, it was determined the CCSM or Substitute CCSM was left alone with children and did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s) 1, 4 below:1. First Aid - expired training 4. CPR - expired trainingCorrect the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5101:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number 11 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area.2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] area.3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area.4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the [ ] area.5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area.6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area.7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area.8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area.9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area.10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area.11. Other potentially hazardous substance, cleaning supplies, were accessible to children in the cupboard under the sink in the kitchen area.12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled.13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision.14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Other: [ ].Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance is no longer accessible to children and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-12 Pets
“During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program were not properly housed or cared for or posed a threat to the safety or health of the children as noted in number 8 below: 1. The animals cage was dirty with feces.2. The aquarium was unclean.3. The litter box was dirty with feces.4. A pet posed a threat to the safety of a child in that [ ].5. A pet requiring a license did not have a current license.6. Proper inoculation records were not on file at the program for a pet requiring inoculations.7. Children were exposed to the pet's urine and/or feces.8. Other The dogs food was out in a dog bowl in the kitchen area accessible to the children.A pet that poses a threat to the children shall not be at the program. All pets at the program must receive proper care and housing. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 22 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.6. Telephone cords.7. Employee(s) purse(s).8. Diaper bags.9. Television not securely anchored.10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall.11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.12. Chipping or peeling paint.13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.15. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ].16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet.17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy.18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ].19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ].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 There was a pizza cutter in a lower drawer in the kitchen to the left of the refrigerator..Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-11 Outdoor Space
“During the inspection, it was determined that an outdoor play area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a fence in good repair, or other barrier. Although the fence or natural barrier was not meeting the rule requirements, it was determined to not present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the playground. The fence or gate was not in good repair and/or being used inappropriately as noted in number 3 below: 1. The fencing had missing slat boards.2. The fencing was broken.3. The fencing was loose and had fallen down. This fence was surrounding the fire pit and trampoline and needs to be put back up before children can use the adjacent play area. 4. The fencing was rotting.5. The gate was broken and did not close.6. The gate was locked.7. The latch on the gate was broken.8. The latch was easily opened by children on the playground.9. The latch was not engaged to prevent children from opening the gate.10. The gate had no latch. 11. There were bolts with more than two threads exposed along a fence line or gate on a playground.12. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-10 Health Training
“In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number 1 below:1. First Aid - expired training2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule4. CPR - expired training5. CPR - had not taken CPR training6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training10. Communicable Disease - expired training11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the ruleCorrect the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5101:2-13-04 Fire Safety for Type B Homes
“During the inspection, it was determined the fire extinguisher was not meeting the requirements in the following number 4 listed below: 1. There was no fire extinguisher. 2. The fire extinguisher was not working.3. The fire extinguisher was not rated at the minimum rating.4. The fire extinguisher had expired.5. The fire extinguisher was not located in the kitchen where food is provided for child care or cooking area.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5101:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined that cots or mats did not meet the requirements as noted in number 2 below:2. A child was sleeping on the floor.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5101:2-13-18 Attendance
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in numbers 4 and 6 below:4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child.6.The record did not include the childs weekly schedule.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-16 Emergency Drills
“During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item numbers 1,2 and 3 below:1. Monthly fire drills2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September)3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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) 13, 15 below: 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-13 Smoke Free
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program was not maintaining a smoke free environment, as noted in the number 5 below: 5. Children had access and/or were exposed to smoking paraphernalia in that [cigarettes/cigars/pipe butts/ashes/chewing or smokeless tobacco/electronic cigarettes/vaporizers] was/were observed in view of children.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it as noted in number(s) 1,2,5, . The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in the kitchen and outside on the way to the outdoor area. 1. Bleach.2. Cleaning agent.5. Pesticide.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined the program did not protect children from an unsafe item or condition or equipment due to the following number 2 below: 2. Extension cord(s); electrical cord(s) attached to an object that could result in a severe injury if pulled.Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed and 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 January 24, 2023.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 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.
Its hours are not listed. Call (740) 487-2623 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 487-2623 to ask.
(740) 487-2623.
Thornville, OH 43076. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.