Curtis & Wilmer Curry the Educator Llc
2553 PIPPIN CT, CINCINNATI, OH 45231Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.4 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Silver. 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 Silver (2 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
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in Ohio Preschool Program (Early Childhood Education Grant), a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 (10), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 21, 202615 Findings15 Important
- Information in OCLQS5180:2-13-02
During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 4 and 5 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 6. Name of Program, If applicable. 7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/22/2026
- 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 9/9/25. 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: 04/22/2026
- Provider Responsibilities Sa I Department of ~ Children & Youth Ae5180:2-13-07
During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a current version JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for each child in care. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/22/2026
- 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 3 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. 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. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 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: 04/22/2026
- 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 1 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: 04/22/2026
- 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 4 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. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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: 04/22/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Health Training5180:2-13-10
In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in numbers 1 and 4 below: 1. First Aid - expired training 2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training 3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 4. CPR - expired training 5. CPR - had not taken CPR training 6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training 7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care 8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training 11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training 12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training 13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training 15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training 16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/22/2026
- Professional Development5180:2-13-10
In review of records, it was determined the provider indicated on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number 1. 1. The provider had not completed at least six hours of professional development between 7/1/24-6/30/25. 2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule. 5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development. 6. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/22/2026
- 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 with a new form sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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: 04/22/2026
- 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 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16 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 TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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. Revision date missing on enrollment forms Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/22/2026 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 ee a ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Building Requirements Compliant for Type B Homes sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i 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 Cd 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 [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements | Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oe a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ae a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee i PRule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae ee a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [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 Oo ™ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and | Compliant equipment [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable “—o _ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oe a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Compliant for Field and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a | Rule Cd 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 First Aid Kit/Standard Compliant Precautions [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Communicable Diseases | Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Compliant Preparedness and Response Plan | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oe a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Compliant Equipment 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 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Compliant Requirements | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Child Guidance Compliant re | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), 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 — a P Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable oe a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a PRule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth (a 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Compliant Preparation | 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 5180:2-13-24 Swimming Sites Compliant ee [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Compliant Swimming [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Compliant Requirements
- Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined the JFS 01201 "Dental First Aid" was not completed/posted. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/22/2026 sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae
- Emergency Drills5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item numbers 1-3 below in live time. 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 to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/22/2026
- Group Size and Ratios5180:2-13-18
During the inspection, it was determined there were more than 6 children in care during the hours of operation for the dates of 1/11, 1/17, 1/25, 1/31, and 2/1, which is over the capacity listed on the license. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/22/2026
- 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 7 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: 04/22/2026
- Evening and Overnight Care5180:2-13-21
During the inspection, it was determined a monitoring device was not used or operable when children slept in the evening or overnight hours. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/22/2026
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