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Patty's Friends

Grove City, OH 43123 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2026

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About Patty's Friends

Patty's Friends is a licensed home daycare in Grove City, Ohio. The state has licensed it since February 24, 2026.

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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Patty's Friends has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Franklin County has a median price of $200 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.
Franklin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$295
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$265
Home daycare$190

Preschool

Center$232
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$150
Home daycare$155

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 Patty's Friends

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2026
License number
#2250031867
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information.The following was observed missing: Procedures for mental or dental emergencies, including emergency transportation.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Apr 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-13-16 Communicable Diseases

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required , as indicated in the number 3below:1. In a location readily available to provider, child care staff members, employees, and residents;2. The chart was not posted.3. The posted chart was not the current version.4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Nov 5, 2025Visit6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit / Standard Precautions

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit onsite as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit was missing the item or the item were not replaced after use and/or expired listed in number 8 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and equipment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in the following numbers 4 and 9 below, were in the program restroom.1. There was no liquid soap.2. There was no toilet tissue.3. There were no individually assigned towels or disposable towels.4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children.5. The plunger was accessible to the children.6. The toilet was not flushed.7. The trash was not emptied from the day before.8. There was a strong urine odor.9. Shampoo/body washThe restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Type B Only

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the Type B Home did not have a working carbon monoxide detector on each floor where care is provided. A working carbon monoxide detector must be placed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with 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 2. 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-07 Staff Records

      “During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in numbers 2 and 4 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR.2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR.3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire.5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change.6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed.7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable.8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment.9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen.10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen.11.Other: [] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-04 Flammable and Combustible Materials in a Type B Home

      “During the inspection, it was determined flammable and combustible materials and substances were stored near numbers 2 and 3 below:1. Heater;2. Furnace;3. Water Heater;4. Gas Appliance.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

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 Patty's Friends

Is Patty's Friends licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 24, 2026.

When was Patty's Friends last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Patty's Friends had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 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.

What are Patty's Friends' 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 Patty's Friends cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 504-9158 to ask.

What is Patty's Friends' phone number?

(614) 504-9158.

Where is Patty's Friends?

Grove City, OH 43123. 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).