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The Waddling Pond Daycare

West Lafayette, OH 43845 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first licensed
2021

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About The Waddling Pond Daycare

The Waddling Pond Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in West Lafayette, Ohio. The state has licensed it since November 9, 2021.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 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 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
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Hours today
5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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

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Coshocton 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 The Waddling Pond Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type A Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2021
License number
#2210025216
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule 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(s) [ 1 ] below:1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was 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. .”
  3. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-13-25 Medication Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined medication was in the reach of children. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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 [ 7 ] below: Dog feces in outdoor play area. Child slipped, fell and got feces on her shoe and sock.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 [ ].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.”
  5. Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 17, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-13-16 First Aid Kit / Standard Precautions

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a tooth preservation system or chilled milk in the first aid kit in the vehicle/ on a routine trip as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit were missing the item 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 7 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

      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 numbers 2,4, 9,10, 14 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in the outdoor area. 1. Bleach.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: ATVProvide 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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 which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 8 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. A diaper bag was observed sitting on the floor next to a car seat and accessible to children.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 [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-13-11 Outdoor Space

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the following hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in number 15 below: 1. There was broken glass.2. There were tall weeds.3. There was poison ivy.4. There were tree branches.5. There was mold visible.6. The sandbox was contaminated.7. There were thistles with prickers.8. There were bird droppings.9. The outdoor area was littered with trash.10. The trash can was missing a lid.11. The trash was not emptied from the day(s) before.12. The trash can was overflowing with trash.13. The trash can was infested with insects.14. The trash can was visibly dirty.15. Other. There were logs stacked against the garage and wooden pallets in the outdoor play area that could be hazardous.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-13-11 Fall Zone

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the playground did not have adequate fall surface under and around equipment as noted in the following number 1below:1. No fall surface under the plastic slide outside.2. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall3. Other [ ] Any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding needs a fall zone of protective material resilient under and around the equipment in order to protect children in the event of a fall. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the resilient material added, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-13-10 Health Training

      “In review of records, it was determined the employee did not meet health training requirements listed in numbers 2,3 below: 1. All health trainings were not completed prior to being left alone with children.2. First Aid training was not completed within the first ninety days of hire.3. CPR training was not completed within the first ninety days of hire.2. Communicable Disease training was not completed within the first ninety days of hire.3. Child Abuse training was not completed within the first ninety days of hire.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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-13-07 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 number 6 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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      5101:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

      “During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form were not on file as required by this rule. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Food and nutrition

      5101:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks

      “During the inspection, it was determined that children were served grapes, which posed a choking hazard/was not appropriate for their age. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Safe sleep

      5101:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that an infant was placed in a crib with the following suffocation or strangulation hazard. The infant was wrapped in a blanket and had a pacifier strapped to them in the pack and play. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-13-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs written disaster plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number 18 below:Procedures:1. The written disaster 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 terrorism5. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats.6. 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 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 officialsAdd the missing information to the disaster plan. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-13-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response 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 numbers 1, 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.”
    • Other rules

      5101:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the provider was not meeting the following requirements as noted in number 4 below : 1. The provider no longer resides at the licensed location.2. The licensed provider has additional activities/employment during operating hours, in that [ ]. 3. The provider was not on-site for 75 percent of the programs operating hours as required by this rule.4. The provider did not have hours of availability to meet with parents a noticeable location.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-13-04 Building Inspections for Type A Homes

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program had not obtained written approval from the local fire safety inspector or the state fire marshal as noted in number 1 below: 1. The program had not been inspected and approved within 12 months from the date of the last fire approval and the request for the new inspection was not made at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the previous approval. 2. The fire approval had not been obtained due to violations which required re-inspection. The fire inspection had occurred more than 30 days ago, and the program has not corrected the violations and/or scheduled a re-inspection with the fire inspector. 3. The [ ] space was being used and had not been approved by the fire department or the state fire marshals office for child care. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes an updated fire approval, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this 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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Is The Waddling Pond Daycare licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 9, 2021.

When was The Waddling Pond Daycare last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Waddling Pond Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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 The Waddling Pond Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Waddling Pond Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 610-7149 to ask.

What is The Waddling Pond Daycare's phone number?

(740) 610-7149.

Where is The Waddling Pond Daycare?

West Lafayette, OH 43845. 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).