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Lelia Smith

Zanesville, OH 43701 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first licensed
2014

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About Lelia Smith

Lelia Smith is a licensed home daycare in Zanesville, Ohio. The state has licensed it since January 1, 2014.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lelia Smith has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Muskingum County has a median price of $155 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Muskingum County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$174
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$152

Preschool

Center$142
Home daycare$141

School age

Center$100
Home daycare$120

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 Lelia Smith

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2014
License number
#000000906359595
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-03 Inspection Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 12/10/2024. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  5. Dec 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5101:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 3 below. 1. The menu was not posted.2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents.3. The menu was not currently dated.4. The entire menu was substituted.5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served.6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu.Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-13-18 Attendance (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the method for tracking the children in the group did not meet the requirements in rule as noted in the number 1 below:1. There was no method in place.2. The method did not include each childs name.3. The method did not include each childs birthdate.4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times.5. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-13-12 Safe Environment (closed - not addressed)

      “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 1 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in the restroom on the back of the toilet. 1. Bleach, liquid bleach bathroom spray.2. Cleaning agent.3. Fish tank chemicals. 4. Gasoline. 5. Pesticide.6. Poison, including insect/rodent poison. 7. Flammable substance.8. Windshield washer fluid.9. Aerosol cans. 10. A lawn mower. 11. A weed trimmer. 12. Hedge trimmers. 13. A snow blower.14. Other potentially hazardous substance, equipment or machinery: [ ]. 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-13-03 Inspection Requirements (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 5/21/2024. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  6. May 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-13-16 First Aid Kit / Standard Precautions (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit [onsite/ on the vehicle/ on a field trip] as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit was missing the item or the item was not replaced after use listed in number 5 below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; squares in assorted sizes;3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes;4.Tweezers;5. Gauze rolled bandage;6. Triangular bandage;7. Rounded end scissors;8. 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);9. A working digital thermometer;10. Disposable non-latex gloves;11. A working flashlight;12. 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;13. 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;14. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration;15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only);16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only).Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-13-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number 1 below:Procedures:1. The written emergency and preparedness and response plan had not been completed2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees3. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes4. Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated5. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated6. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies7. Loss of power, water, or heat8. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the programDetails:9. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent10. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions11. Emergency contact information for parents and the program12. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated13. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available14. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place15. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip16. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees17. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate18. Updating the plan on a yearly basis19. Contact with local emergency management officials20. The plan was unable to be implemented in that, [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  7. Dec 4, 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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Questions about Lelia Smith

Is Lelia Smith licensed?

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

When was Lelia Smith last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lelia Smith had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 7 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 Lelia Smith's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lelia Smith cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 891-2088 to ask.

What is Lelia Smith's phone number?

(740) 891-2088.

Where is Lelia Smith?

Zanesville, OH 43701. 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).