Ariel's Angels
257 EMMA STREET, NILES, OH 44446Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.Not Available
- 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 (5) and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 26, 20268 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it as noted in number(s) 2 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in kitchen 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: [ ]. TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Provide staff training. Submit the program’s 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. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/26/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Outdoor Equipment Sa I Department of Hj Children & Youth Manufacturer's Guidelines for Assembling, Installing and Using the Equipment5180:2-13-11
During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe as noted in the number(s) 5 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, [ ], was not securely anchored but did not present a risk of imminent danger of the structure collapsing when children are using the equipment 15. 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 program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/26/2026
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 133.3 and 137.3 in the following room(s) kitchen and bathroom. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/26/2026
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, it was determined the gate(s) used were not safe as noted in number(s) 5 below: 1. Anchored; 2. Mounted; 3. Free of Entrapment; 4. The Approved Style; 5. Other Gate was unlocked and open where children had access to exit the play area and porch. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule." Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/26/2026
- Handwashing5180:2-13-13
During the inspection, it was determined the handwashing requirements were not being followed by the provider, program staff, residents, or a child in that after eating lunch. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/26/2026
- Clean Environment and Equipment5180:2-13-13
During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in the following number(s) 4 and 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 [ ]. TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/26/2026
- Crib and Playpen Requirements5180:2-13-20
During the inspection, it was determined that a child had been place in a crib or playpen with the following number(s) 4 below which could obstruct a provider or child care staff member’s view of the infant: 1. Busy box or other toy attached to the side of the crib or playpen. 2. A blanket hanging over the side of the crib or playpen. 3. Stuffed animal that is not large/soft enough that it could conform to the shape of the child’s face. 4. Other Blanket in pack n play Correct the violation and submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. 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5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and Compliant General Emergency Plan [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Communicable Diseases | Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Incident/Injury Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Compliant Preparedness and Response Plan [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable _— a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Compliant Equipment | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —e a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule ——S~S~S~SSSSS*SYS Status ——~SCSS~*di cumenting Statement), applicable oe a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —— a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Compliant Requirements | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Compliant Care [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Compliant and Hygiene [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a P Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oe a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Compliant Preparation P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Diapering [Compliant TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth (a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —e a [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —ov a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Compliant Swimming [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5101:2-13-08 Review Policies and Compliant Procedures
- Meals and Snacks5180:2-13-22
During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number(s) 3 below. 1. The menu was not posted. 2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents. 3. The menu was not currently dated. 4. The entire menu was substituted. 5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served. 6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/26/2026
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