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Patricia Keaton

Portsmouth, OH 45662 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first licensed
2024

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About

About Patricia Keaton

Patricia Keaton is a licensed group home daycare in Portsmouth, Ohio. The state has licensed it since May 23, 2024.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. 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 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Patricia Keaton has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Scioto 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.
Scioto 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 Patricia Keaton

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type A Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2024
License number
#2230028472
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Sep 29, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-15 Child Enrollment Records

      “In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the DCY 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care or equivalent as required.The following was observed as missing: The child enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, it was determined the handles of the pots or pans on the stove were not directed inward and inaccessible to children in care. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 trainings at outlined in rule. The following was observed: Communicable Disease- expired trainingChild Abuse- 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-10 Professional Development

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member did not meet the annual professional development requirement.The following was observed: The child care staff members had not completed at least six hours of professional development.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-10 Health Training

      “In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for trainings as outlined in the rule. The following was observed: First Aid- expired trainingCPR- expired training. Correct 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.”
  2. Apr 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-15 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 numbers 14 and 15 below: 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 135.14 degrees Fahrenheit in the following room: Bathroom. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
  3. Oct 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “In review of 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 2 below:1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medicals on file were not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination5. 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 care7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year9. 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 rule10. 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 convictions11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-15 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 14 below: 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Equipment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe as noted in the number 9 below: 1. There was rust exposed.2. There was protruding bolts. 3. There were cracks.4. There were holes.5. There was splintering wood.6. There were sharp edges or points.7. There were lead hazards.8. There were toxic substances.9. There were tripping hazards.10. The sandbox was not covered when the program was closed or during non-daylight hours. 11. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not developmentally appropriate.12. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was placed in the main traffic pattern.13. Outdoor play equipment, [ ], was positioned too closely together, posing a risk of injury if a child were to fall from one piece of equipment into another.14. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not securely anchored but did not present a risk of imminent danger of the structure collapsing when children are using the equipment15. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was 30 inches or more from the ground and did not have a protective barrier that would prevent a child from falling off this piece of equipment.16. The manufacturer's guidelines for assembly and installation were not followed for the [ ].17. Other [ ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  4. Mar 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 trainings listed in numbers 2 and 6 below:1. First Aid - expired training2. First Aid - did not have verification of 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 rule 4. 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 the program serves 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 by staff did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of the CD training13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule14. 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff members or substitute child care staff members 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. No documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016.3. 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for those individuals listed on the Employee Record Chart did not include the required information listed below in number 1. 1. A medical statement was not on file;2. The medical statement(s) on file were not dated within 12 months of the individual's 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 individual 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); Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed medical statement, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  5. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo 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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Is Patricia Keaton licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 23, 2024.

When was Patricia Keaton last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Patricia Keaton had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 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.

What are Patricia Keaton's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Patricia Keaton cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 464-9339 to ask.

What is Patricia Keaton's phone number?

(740) 464-9339.

Where is Patricia Keaton?

Portsmouth, OH 45662. 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).