Bailey, Lolita
159 MCDOWELL AVE., STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 20, 20266 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number 10 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] 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 [ ] 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. Miracle-Gro Potting Soil was accessible to children in the kitchen 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. 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 within 30 days, 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: 06/19/2026
- 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 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. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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, electrical drill stored in the walkway, dollhouse stored on the top shelf that if pulled down could cause harm. Submit the program’s corrective action plan wihtin 30 days to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/19/2026
- 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 number 6 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. Other [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan within 30 days to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/19/2026
- Child Medical and Enrollment Records5180:2-13-15
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 2 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 birth 4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination 5. 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 care 7. 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 child 8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year 9. 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 rule 10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the child’s parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions 11. Other [ ] Submit the program’s corrective action plan within 30 days to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/19/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Compliant Closure P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae | Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —, a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Compliant Requirements | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Building Requirements Compliant for Type B Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Fire Safety for Type B Compliant Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Flammable and Compliant Combustible Materials in a Type B Home [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Heaters in a Type B Compliant Home [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable i PRule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Compliant Procedures | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Type B Provider - Foster | Compliant Parent [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Whistle Blower Compliant re [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-09 Background Checks Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Health Training Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Compliant Development p Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ae a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Carbon Monoxide Compliant Detectors - Type B Only | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ~~ “™ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and | Compliant equipment [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee = ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —e a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable oo a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field Compliant and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Compliant for Field and Routine Trips TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule SCS Status ——~SCSCS Documenting Statements), Paplcab le — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Health Conditions Compliant re | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Records Retention | Compliant and Confidentiality [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and Compliant General Emergency Plan [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Compliant Precautions [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Compliant Preparedness and Response Plan p Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oe a PRule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Compliant Equipment | Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable es a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Supervision Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 School Age Supervision | Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Compliant Care [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Compliant and Hygiene [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth (a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Compliant Preparation [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ™ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 On-site Pools Compliant ee PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Compliant Swimming | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Compliant Requirements
- Emergency Drills5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item numbers 2, & 3 below: 1. Monthly fire drills 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 within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/19/2026
- Communicable Diseases5180:2-13-16
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; sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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 program’s corrective action plan within 30 days to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/19/2026
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