Fountain of Love Childcare
Data last updated · May 2026
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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 11, 20266 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, a potentially hazardous toxic substance was stored where children present had access to it as noted in number 14 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in kitchen. 1. Bleach. 2. Cleaning agent. 3. Fish tank chemicals. 4. Gasoline. 5. Pesticide. 6. Poison, including insect/rodent poison. 7. Flammable substance. 8. Windshield washer fluid. 9. Aerosol cans. 10. A lawn mower. 11. A weed trimmer. 12. Hedge trimmers. 13. A snow blower. 14. cough medicine sa i Department of hj Children & Youth Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, 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: 04/11/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Staff Records5180:2-13-07
During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not maintained as noted in number 1 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. 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: 04/10/2026
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
Children in care shall be protected from any item which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following item which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 1 below: 1.outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers in kitchen, 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. 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 [ ]. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/10/2026
- 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 2, 6, and 15 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 TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 16. 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Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/10/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Compliant Closure [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 License Visible Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Change of Location Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Compliant Requirements sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Building Inspections for | Compliant Type A Homes P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Fire Inspections for Type | Compliant A Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ON a [Rule sd 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 ee [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 ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Compliant Development P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee 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 en a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ae a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable Oo ™ ee [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Handwashing Compliant re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and | Compliant equipment [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ———— 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 a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable an a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), 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 sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Drills Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), 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 SSS Status ——~SCSCSS~*dit cmenting Statements), Haplicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oo a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 School Age Supervision | Compliant re | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Child Guidance Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Compliant Requirements [Rue i 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 p Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care [Compliant TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [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 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Compliant Preparation | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable “™ ee | Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Indoor Space Compliant ee | Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Compliant Swimming [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5101:2-13-08 Review Policies and Compliant Procedures TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan" were not followed as noted in number 1 below: 1. The plan was not posted on each level of the home used for child care. 2. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete. 3. The location of the first aid kit, fire extinguisher and fire alarm system, fire alarm pull stations and electrical circuit box were not complete. 4. The telephone number for emergency squad, fire department hospital, poison control program, public children services agency, local health department, local emergency management agency and police department were not complete. 5. Location of children's records was not complete. 6. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed i the event of an evacuation was not complete. 7. The current version of the prescribed form was not used. 8. The plan was not implemented when necessary in that [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/10/2026
- First Aid Kit/Standard Precautions5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit onsite as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit was missing the item in number 8 below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; sa i Department of hj Children & Youth squares in assorted sizes; 3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes; 4.Tweezers; 5. Gauze rolled bandage; 6. Triangular bandage; 7. Rounded end scissors; 8. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only); 9. A working digital thermometer; 10. Disposable non-latex gloves; 11. A working flashlight; 12. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit; 13. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids; 14. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration; 15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only); 16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only). Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/10/2026