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Erica's Learning and Childcare

706 PROSPECT STREET, BEREA, OH 44017Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 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
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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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:512
Toddlers1:714
Preschool1:1428

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2026 · 3 Findings
Most recent: Feb 19, 2026Download Latest Report (PDF)
3 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.

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  1. Feb 19, 20263 Findings3 Important
    • 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. 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: 03/22/2026

    • Materials and Equipment5180:2-13-17

      During the inspection, it was determined that equipment, materials and furnishings provided for indoor and outdoor play did not meet the requirement of the rule as noted in number 4 below. 1. Equipment and materials were not varied and adequate to meet the developmental needs of the children. 2. Equipment and materials were not provided in a sufficient quantity that each child can be actively involved in an activity. 3. Play materials were not readily accessible to the children. 4. Play materials were not arranged in an orderly manner so that children have opportunities to select, remove and replace play materials with minimal assistance during the day. 5. Durable, child-sized or safely adapted furniture was not provided for children. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/22/2026

    • Crib and Playpen Requirements5180:2-13-20

      During the inspection, it was determined that a crib/playpen, assigned to a child, was used for storage. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/22/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Compliant Closure [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 License Visible Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a P Rule 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 Inspections for | Compliant Type A Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Fire Inspections for Type | Compliant A Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities | Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Staff Records Compliant re [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Compliant Procedures [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements | Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable eo a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Compliant Development TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space Compliant re | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee “™ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment Compliant re [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable _— a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable — a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and | Compliant equipment [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable en a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule SCS Status ——~SCSCS Documenting Statements), Paplcab le — a [Rule i 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 a a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Inspections Compliant re | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Requirements Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Compliant Enrollment Records [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a P Rule Status | Documenting Statements), 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 oe a PRule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Compliant Precautions | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ON a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Compliant Preparedness and Response Plan PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —e ™ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Group Size and Ratios Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Attendance Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oo a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable eee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Compliant Requirements sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [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 [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable

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