Aletha Marie's Kids
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Level 1. Structural quality reflects Ohio's licensing baseline. Ohio caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:14. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Step Up to Quality Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:7 14 Preschool 1:14 28
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 4, 202614 Findings1 Critical13 Important
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number(s) 1 & 4 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the bathroom area. 2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the living room area. 5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 11. Other potentially hazardous substance [ ] was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled. 13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Other: [ ]. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance is no longer accessible to children and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/19/2026
- Staff Records5180:2-13-07
During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 9 & 10 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. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 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. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/19/2026
- Background Checks5180:2-13-09
In review of the staff records, it was determined that a resident of the home turned 18 years of age moved into the home and background checks were not requested within 10 business days. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the resident's JFS 01176, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/19/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
.During the inspection, it was determined the program did not maintain a comfortable indoor environment as noted in number 1 below: 1. The indoor temperature had fallen below 65 degrees Fahrenheit. (the playroom was 55 degrees Fahrenheit) 2. The indoor temperature had exceeded 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and fan ventilation or air conditioning was not provided. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/19/2026
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
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(s) 1 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 child’s temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards. 22. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/19/2026 |
- Toothbrushing Sa I Department of ~ Children & Youth Ae5180:2-13-13
During the inspection, it was determined that toothbrushes used by the children were not discarded or replaced as noted in number(s) 1 & 2 below. 1. Every three months. 2. When the toothbrush became contaminated. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/19/2026
- Clean Environment and Equipment5180:2-13-13
During the inspection, it was determined that the program was not providing a clean and healthy environment, furniture, materials and equipment as required by Appendix A, as noted in number 2 below: 1. Item(s) soiled with blood or bodily fluids were not cleaned/sanitized immediately. 2. Blankets/sheets were not cleaned weekly, when soiled, or before use by another child. (pack n play sheet) 3. Children's individual blankets and belongings were stored in an unsanitary manner. 4. Bottles, bottle caps, nipples and other equipment used for bottle feeding were not cleaned and sanitized ina dishwasher or by washing, rinsing, and boiling for one minute. 5. Carpets were not vacuumed weekly or cleaned when soiled. 6. Changing table/pad was not sanitized after each use or cleaned when visibly soiled. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 7. Reusable cloths were not being washed daily or when visibly soiled. 8. Cots/Pads/Mats were not cleaned and sanitized before assigning to a different child, when used by a sick child, when soiled or at least every three months. 9. Cribs were not cleaned and sanitized monthly, or when soiled, or before use by another child. 10. Diaper Receptacles were not cleaned and sanitized daily or more frequently as needed to eliminate odor. 11. Dishes/Cups/Silverware were not cleaned and sanitized after each use. 12. Water Containers were not labeled with the child's name, or were not cleaned and sanitized before use again on another day. 13. Dress up clothes and hats (dramatic play) were not cleaned monthly or when soiled. 14. Floors were not cleaned weekly or when soiled. 15. The food prep area, including sinks, were not cleaned before and after preparing food (including bottle preparation) or between preparing raw or cooked food. 16. Potty chairs were not cleaned after each use, rinsed with water, cleaned and sanitized or contents were not emptied into a toilet. 17. Food tables, highchair trays were not cleaned before and after each use. 18. Tables used for play were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized daily. 19. Toilet bowls were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized weekly. 20. Toilet seat(s), handle(s) and hand washing sink(s) were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized daily. 21. Mouthed toys were not cleaned and sanitized after each child’s use. 22. Toys, other than those mouthed by children, were not cleaned monthly or when visibly soiled. 23. Washable furniture, including fabrics on infant equipment, were not cleaned weekly or when soiled. 24. Upholstered furniture was not steam cleaned when soiled. 25. Slip covers were not washed at least every six months or when soiled. 26. Wastebaskets/rinse buckets, including lids, were not being emptied daily or cleaned and sanitized when visibly soiled. 27. The manufacturer’s directions for the cleaning product were not followed. 28. The solution used for sanitizing was not a commercial product registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a sanitizer. 29. Other [ ]. Furniture, materials and equipment must be maintained according to the cleaning and sanitizing schedule in Appendix A to this rule. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/19/2026
- Smoke Free5180:2-13-13
During the inspection, it was determined that the program was not maintaining a smoke free environment, as noted in the number 5 below: 1. The program did not provide a smoke free environment for children during the hours of child care in that [ ]. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 2. An individual left the home to smoke, however, this smoking occurred in an area within view of the children. 3. A"No Smoking" sign was not displayed in a conspicuous place at the main entrance. 4. Smoking had occurred in the program or vehicle during hours the program was not in operation; however, parents had not been given written notice of this. 5. Children had access and/or were exposed to smoking paraphernalia in that cigarette butts/ashes was observed in view of children. 6. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/19/2026
- Toothbrushing5180:2-13-13
During the inspection, it was determined 4 out of 10 toothbrushes were not labeled with the child's name. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/19/2026
- Requirements for Field and Routine Trips5180:2-13-14
In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met as listed in number 9 below: 1. Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises. 2. The written permission was missing the child’s name. 3. The written permission was missing the date(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only). 4. The written permission was missing the destination(s) of the trip(s). 5. The written permission was missing the departure and return time(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only). 6. The written permission was missing the signature of the parent. 7. The written permission was missing the date on which the permission was signed. 8. The written permission was missing a statement notifying parents how their child will be transported. 9. Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually. 10. Written parental permission forms for field trips and/or routine trips were not being maintained on file for at least one year from the date of the trip. 11. Other: [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/19/2026
- Child Medical and Enrollment Records5180:2-13-15
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 14 & 15 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/guardian’s 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. 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- Emergency Drills5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number 1 below: 1. Monthly fire drills (missing Jan 2026) sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 2. | Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September) 3. | Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/19/2026
- Programming5180:2-13-17
During the inspection, it was determined that daily outdoor play was not provided as required by rule. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/19/2026
- Materials and Equipment5180:2-13-17
During the inspection, it was determined that equipment, materials and furnishings provided for indoor and outdoor play did not meet the requirement of the rule as noted in number(s) 3 & 4 below. 1. Equipment and materials were not varied and adequate to meet the developmental needs of the children. 2. Equipment and materials were not provided in a sufficient quantity that each child can be actively involved in an activity. 3. Play materials were not readily accessible to the children. 4. Play materials were not arranged in an orderly manner so that children have opportunities to select, remove and replace play materials with minimal assistance during the day. 5. Durable, child-sized or safely adapted furniture was not provided for children. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/19/2026