Crites, Mary
18189 INMAN LANE, STEWART, OH 45778Childery 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 (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 16, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, it was determined there were [weapons/firearms/ammunition] on the premises of the program when children were present, as noted in number 1 (playroom closet and ammunition in the dresser drawers) below: 1. [Weapons/firearms/ammunition] were on the premises of the program and were accessible to children and not secured as required. 2. Concealed handgun was not secured by the individual owning the concealed carry permit; 3. Individual owning a concealed carry permit had possession of a concealed handgun that was accessible to children; 4. Individual did not have valid military identification and documentation of successful completion of firearms training; 5. Law Enforcement. Rule 5180:2-13-03 requires the program to notify parents when a serious risk non-compliance is cited. The notification must inform parents of the serious risk non-compliance and include the Department of Children and Youth website and location of further information regarding the determination. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the [weapons/firearms/ammunition] have been removed or secured, and that training was provided and a copy of the written parent notification, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/05/2026 Moderate Risk Non-Compliances No Moderate Risk Non-Compliances were observed during this inspection sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 121 in the following room 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: 05/16/2026 sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Pets5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program were not properly housed or cared for or posed a threat to the safety or health of the children as noted in number 6 (Piper, Emmy, Max & Milo) below: 1. The animal’s cage was dirty with feces. 2. The aquarium was unclean. 3. The litter box was dirty with feces. 4. A pet posed a threat to the safety of a child in that [ ]. 5. A pet requiring a license did not have a current license. 6. Proper inoculation records were not on file at the program for a pet requiring inoculations. 7. Children were exposed to the pet's urine and/or feces. 8. Other [ ]. A pet that poses a threat to the children shall not be at the program. All pets at the program must receive proper care and housing. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/16/2026
- 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 sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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 to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/16/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Compliant Closure [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 License Visible Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable i [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a PRule i Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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 Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Heaters in a Type B Compliant Home [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-05 Denial, Revocation, and | Compliant Suspension [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Staff Records Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable Se a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Compliant Procedures | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Type B Provider - Foster | Compliant Parent P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements | Compliant | TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ON a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Health Training Compliant re | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Compliant Development [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Indoor Space Compliant ee | Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ae a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Carbon Monoxide Compliant Detectors - Type B Only [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and | Compliant equipment [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Handwashing Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Toothbrushing Compliant ee [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 [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ——— a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a PRule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae ee a | 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 Emergency Drills Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Compliant Precautions [Rule Cd 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 i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Compliant Equipment [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oo a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), 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 5180:2-13-19 Child Guidance Compliant re [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Compliant Requirements PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Compliant and Hygiene [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable — a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth (a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Compliant Preparation [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable oo a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 On-site Pools Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Swimming Sites Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), 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
- Attendance5180:2-13-18
During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 1 below: 1. No attendance record was being maintained. 2. The attendance record was not being consistently completed. 3. The record did not include the name of at least one child. 4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child. 5. The record did not include the assigned group. 6. The record did not include the child’s weekly schedule. 7. The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each child’s arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program. 8. The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/16/2026
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