Ross County YMCA Child Development Program
100 Mill St, Chillicothe, OH
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Walnut Street Childrens School is a licensed child care center in Chillicothe, Ohio. The state has licensed it since April 25, 1999.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Walnut Street Childrens School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ross County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 12 rules 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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5180:2-12-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the programs emergency preparedness and response plan (EPRP) did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually.The following was observed: Child care staff members and employees were not trained annuallySubmit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule”
5180:2-12-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the programs emergency preparedness and response plan (EPRP) did not meet the requirement or was missing the information.The following was observed as missing: Emergency numbers for medical, dental, and transport-related emergencies in addition to 9-1-1. A designated safe site where staff and children can safely relocate and remain evacuated. Procedures for assisting infants, toddlers, and children with special needs and/or health conditions. Make the necessary revisions to the EPRP. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-10 Professional Development Requirements
“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.”
5180:2-12-09 Background Check Requirements
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person listed on the Employee Record Chart.The following was observed: The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the DCY 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-04 Fire Inspection
“During the inspection, it was determined the program had not been inspected by the local fire department or local fire safety inspector and secured documentation of a fire inspection without any uncorrected violations within 12 months from the date of the last fire inspection without any uncorrected violations, as required. The program had requested the new inspection at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the previous fire inspection. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes an updated fire inspection without any uncorrected violations, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-07 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 5,6,7 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.”
5180:2-12-02 Current Information
“During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 7 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS): 1. Mailing address2. Telephone number3. Email address4. Days and hours of operation5. Services offered6. Name of program7. Private pay ratesTechnical assistance was provided, and as discussed, log on to OCLQS and update the information, as required.”
Corrected during the visit
5180:2-12-17 Daily Outdoor Play
“During the inspection, it was determined that daily outdoor play was not provided for any group. 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
5180:2-12-08 Medical Statement
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 5C, 6 below. 1. A medical statement was not on file for at least one employee;2. The medical statement(s) on file did not have a date of examination within 12 months of the employees 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 employee 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);6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test information was missing: a. Documentation of the screening process to determine if the employee resided in a country identified by the world health organization as having a high burden of TB and arrived in the United States within the five years preceding the date of application for employment. b. Results of a TB test for employees meeting both criteria in 6a. c. Results of additional testing for employees with a positive TB test. d. Written statement, signed by a representative of the TB control unit, that the employee's TB is no longer infectious or the individual is receiving a TB treatment regimen for employees with a positive TB test. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, or TB results/documentation, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-08 Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that verification of a high school education for the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 1 below: 1. Verification of completion of a high school education was not on file.2. Documentation was incomplete or not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a career-technical program.3. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is also enrolled in a college credit program in child development or early childhood education.4. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) training program.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the education verification, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-07 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) 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.”
5101:2-12-10 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.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 25, 1999.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 4 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 Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 775-2525 to ask.
(740) 775-2525.
16 S Walnut St, Chillicothe, OH 45601. The nearest other daycare we list is Carver Community Center, 0.1 miles away.