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Thorn's Childcare

Steubenville, OH 43952 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2025

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About Thorn's Childcare

Thorn's Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Steubenville, Ohio. The state has licensed it since January 16, 2025.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 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 30 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
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Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
Sunday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Thorn's Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Jefferson County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Jefferson 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 Thorn's Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2025
License number
#2240031050
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 13 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 30 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Transportation 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. May 7, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency and preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually as noted in number 1 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 within 30 days 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 numbers 3, & 12 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 within 30 days to the Department 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 & 5 below, were in the 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. Other [ ].The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-13-11 Fall Zone

      “During the inspection, it was determined the fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements as noted in number 1 below:1. The fall surface material had not been properly distributed, turned over or raked as needed.2. The fall surface material was not being used according to manufacturer's guidelines for its use as a fall surface. 3. Other [ ]. The program is required to provide adequate fall zones under and around outdoor play equipment at all times. Submit the programs corrective action plan within 30 days 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 5, 9, & 13 below: 1. There was rust exposed.2. There was protruding bolts. 3. There were cracks.4. There were holes.5. There was splintering wood on the wooden bench.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, the blue slide, 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 within 30 days 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 numbers 5b and 5c. 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 within 30 days, 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 6 & 7 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 within 30 days 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 not stored in accordance with the following storage requirements in that Tiki Torches with fuel canisters along wood fence. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-13-25 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 within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-18 Attendance

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in numbers 6 & 7 below:1. No attendance record was being maintained.2. The attendance record was not being consistently completed.3.The record did not include the name of at least one child.4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child.5.The record did not include the assigned group.6.The record did not include the childs weekly schedule.7.The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each childs arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program.8. The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year.Submit the programs corrective action plan within 30 days to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • 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 3 below: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 within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS

      “During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 4 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable.7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Transportation

      5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Inspections

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program had not [performed/documented] weekly inspections of vehicles used for transporting children. The weekly inspection needs to include the following: 51. A visual inspection of the tires for wear and tire pressure;2. A visual inspection of headlights, taillights, signals, mirrors, wiper blades, and dash gauges;3. An inspection for properly functioning child and driver restraints;4. An inspection for properly functioning doors and windows;5. An inspection for, and cleaning of, debris from the inside of the vehicle;6. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Jun 26, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-13-25 Medication Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirement(s) for administering a medication, medical food or a prescription topical product to a child as noted in numbers 1, & 19 below:1. The JFS 01217 Request for Administration of Medication for Child Care was not on file for a medication, medical food, or prescription topical product that was not required by a JFS 01236 \"Child Medical/Physical Care Plan for Child Care\".2. The childs name was missing on the JFS 01217.3. The childs date of birth was missing on the JFS 01217 and was needed to determine the correct dosage.4. The childs weight was missing on the JFS 01217 and was needed to determine the correct dosage.5. The name of the medication was missing on the JFS 01217.6. The exact dose was missing on the JFS 01217.7. The time to administer was missing on the JFS 01217.8. The time period to administer was missing on the JFS 01217.9. The medication's expiration date was missing on the JFS 01217.10. The Parent/Guardians dated signature was missing on the JFS 01217.11. Physician instructions were missing on the JFS 01217.12. Possible side effects were missing on the JFS 01217.13. Physicians dated signature was missing on the JFS 01217.14. Physicians phone number was missing on the JFS 01217.15. Date medication was administered was missing on the JFS 01217.16. Time medication was administered was missing on the JFS 01217.17. Dosage administered was missing on the JFS 01217.18. Staff members signature was missing on the JFS 01217.19. A prescription label was not attached to the prescription medication.20. The medication or product, [ ], was not brought to the program in its original container.21. Parent instructions conflict with either the manufacturer or physician instructions.Submit the programs corrective action plan within 30 days, which includes the completed JFS 01217 for each child needed, verification that the prescription label is now attached, and/or verification that the medication or product is now in its original container, and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-13-25 Medication Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that medication, topical product, or medical food was at the program which had not been labeled with the child's name. Submit the programs corrective action plan within 30 days to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-13-23 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 fully completed, as required by this rule. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirement of the 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 numbers 8, & 9 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 within 30 days to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-13-15 Health Conditions

      “During the inspection, it was determined a child with a condition that required a JFS 01236 \"Child Medical/Physical Care Plan\" had been present and the program did not ensure there was at least one child care staff member caring for the child at all times who had signed the JFS 01236 on the child's condition. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan within 30 days, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-13-15 Health Conditions

      “In review of the childrens records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for caring for at least one child, indicated on the Children Records Review, with a condition that requires a JFS 01236 \"Child Medical/Physical Care Plan\" as noted in numbers 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 below: 1. No plan was on file.(Page 1)2. Childs name was missing.3. Name of the condition was missing.4. Indication if medication or medical food is required was missing.5. Signs, symptoms or situations that require staff to take action were missing.6. Activities, foods, environmental conditions to avoid were missing.7. Training instructions for procedures for staff to follow were missing or incomplete.(Page 2)8. Child's name was missing or not attached.9. Child's date of birth was missing or not attached.10. Child's weight was missing or not attached.11. Name of the medication/medical food was missing or not attached.12. Dosage of medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached.13. Time for medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached.14. Expiration date for medication/medical food was missing or not attached.15. Symptoms that require staff to administer medication/medical food were missing or not attached.16. Specific instructions to administer the medication/medical food were missing or not attached.17. Actions to be taken if the symptoms do not subside were missing or not attached.18. Physician's signature was missing or not attached.19. The date of the physician's signature was missing or not attached.(Page 3)20. Child's name was missing.21. Instructions regarding emergency evacuation, if applicable, were missing.22. Signature of parent granting permission to implement the plan and verifying training was missing.23. Date of parent signature was missing.24. Certified Professional Trainer information was missing.25. Signature of certified professional who trained the program staff was missing, if parent was not the trainer.26. Date of trainer signature was missing.27. Printed name(s)of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing.28. Signature(s) of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing.29. Date of staff signature was missing.30. Administrator/Provider signature was missing31. Date of administrator/Provider was missing.(Page 4)32. Child's name was missing.33. Name of medication or medical food was missing.34. Date the medication/medical food was administered was missing.35. Time medication/medical food was administered was missing.36. Dosage of medication/medical food that was administered was missing.37. Signature of person administering medication/medical food was missing.38. The plan was not followed or implemented.39. The plan was not able to be implemented due to conflicting information.40. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were onsite when a child requiring the plan was present. 41. Child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were not scheduled to be present the entire the time the child requiring the plan was onsite. 42. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 accompanied the child requiring the plan during a trip. 43. A child care staff member who had not been trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 performed the procedure. 44. Medication listed in the procedures to follow was not onsite available to administer as instructed and alternate instructions for this situation were not included on the plan.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan within 30 days, which includes a copy of the completed JFS 01236, to the Department to verify compliance with th”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, it was observed that a sealed container of alcohol was observed in a space approved or used for child care as noted in the following number 2 below:1. A sealed container was observed but children in care did not gain access to the alcohol.2. A sealed container of alcohol was observed but children in care were not observed in the space at the time of the inspection.These items must be removed or stored in space not approved or used for children as required. Submit the programs corrective action plan within 30 days to verify compliance with this rule. Alcohol was removed and stored in a safe space during inspection by the provider.”
    • 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 14 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, swing set, 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 within 30 days to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Nov 14, 2024Visit9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the JFS 01201 \"Dental First Aid\" was not completed and posted on each level used for care. 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 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 \"Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan\" were not followed as noted in numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 below:1. The plan was not posted on each level of the home used for child care.2. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete.3. The location of the first aid kit, fire extinguisher and fire alarm system, fire alarm pull stations and electrical circuit box were not complete.4. The telephone number for emergency squad, fire department hospital, poison control program, public children services agency, local health department, local emergency management agency and police department were not complete.5. Location of children's records was not complete.6. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed i the event of an evacuation was not complete.7. The current version of the prescribed form was not used.8. The plan was not implemented when necessary in that [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • 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 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(s) were missing the item(s) or the item(s) were not replaced after use and/or expired listed in numbers 9,11,13,& 14 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.”
    • Transportation

      5101:2-13-14 Driver Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the requirements for drivers was not met as listed in number 2 below:1. The driver(s) noted on the Employee Record Chart used for trips did not have a copy of a current driver's license on file.2. At least one employee or child care staff member who is responsible for transporting children did not have documentation of completion of the prescribed driver training on file.3. The driver used to transport children was not an employee or child care staff member of the program, a public transportation driver, or employed by a company contracted to provide transportation service.4. The driver who was not a child care staff member or employee who is used in accordance with the requirements in rule 5101:2-13-08 transported children without the provider present.Remove this individual from transporting children until the requirements are met. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this 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 5, 6 below: 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.”
    • 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(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 9, and 22 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.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, anchoring of the shelving unit in the kitchen and coffee station shelving.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 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 2 below:1. No fall surface2. 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-13-11 Outdoor Equipment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe as noted in the number 9, 13, 14, 16, 17 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 including the front entrance sidewalk being uneven and the step down area into the lower play area posed as a tripping hazard.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, large swing set, was positioned too closely to the fence, posing a risk of injury if a child were to fall from one piece of equipment into another.14. Outdoor equipment, the large swing set and small plastic swing 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 big swing set as it is placed on unlevel ground.17. Other, sandcastle did not appear intact and potentially unsafe. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this 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 2, 9, 11 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: No groups or schedules found in the ERC. Submit the program's corrective action plan 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 Thorn's Childcare licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 16, 2025.

When was Thorn's Childcare last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Thorn's Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 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 Thorn's Childcare's hours?

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

How much does Thorn's Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 219-5596 to ask.

What is Thorn's Childcare's phone number?

(740) 219-5596.

Where is Thorn's Childcare?

Steubenville, OH 43952. 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).