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248 Biggs Lane, South Shore, KY
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Portsmouth West Head Start is a licensed child care center in Portsmouth, Ohio. The state has licensed it since March 9, 2004.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Portsmouth West Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Scioto County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule 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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5101:2-12-10 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 as noted in number(s) 5, 6 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer 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.”
5101:2-12-16 Written Disaster Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the programs written disaster plan did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually as noted in number(s) 2 below:1. Child care staff members and employees were not trained annually.2. Written documentation of the training was not kept on file. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-16 First Aid / Standard Precautions
“During the inspection, it was determined that the first aid supplies were not stored according to the requirements listed in item number(s) 3 below:1. Stored in a clearly marked container.2. Stored in an unlocked container.3. Stored out of the reach of children. (hanging in child cubby area) 4. In each building.5. On each floor.6 For every 75 children in attendance. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
Corrected during the visit
5101:2-12-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records
“In review of 25% 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 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 [ ] Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”
Corrected during the visit
5101:2-12-10 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 as noted in number(s) 5, 6 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer 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.”
5101:2-12-10 Professional Development Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined the program was not documenting the number of days substitute child care staff member(s) worked for a period of eighteen months. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-09 Background Check Requirements
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background check requirements had not been followed, for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The JFS 01177 \"Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care\" was on file instead of the JFS 01176.2. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program.Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 4, 7 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile.2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change.4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current.6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment.7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated.8. Other: [ ]Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-04 Fire Inspection
“During the inspection, it was determined that the fire inspection form submitted was incomplete in that the information in number(s) 7 below were missing. 1. Documented on letterhead or approved form from the state fire marshal or local fire safety inspector 2. Name of program3. Address of program4. Name and/or signature (or electronic signature) for the individual completing the inspection 5. Certification number of the individual completing the inspection 6. Date of inspection 7. Date of re-inspection (if applicable) Contact the state fire marshal or the local fire safety inspector and have the missing information completed. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the updated fire inspection report, 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 March 9, 2004.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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.
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 858-2010 to ask.
(740) 858-2010.
15332a Us Hwy 52, Portsmouth, OH 45662. The nearest other daycare we list is Portsmouth West Elementary School, under 0.1 miles away.