Creative Learn and Play Daycare
4463 E 139ST, GARFIELD HTS, OH 44105Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Gold. 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 Gold (3 out of Max 3) 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 23, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Inspection Requirements5180:2-13-03
During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 8/26/2025. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/29/2026
- Child Care Staff Requirements5180:2-13-08
In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) or substitute child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number(s) 4 below: 1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member. 2. No documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016. 3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR. 4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/29/2026 | Domain: 09 Children's Files | sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae
- Background Checks5180:2-13-09
In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR. 2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI. 3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file. 4. Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 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. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/27/2026 TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Low Risk Non-Compliances
- 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(s) 4 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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