Graceful Beginnings Childcare
7981 PRARIE XING, MACEDONIA, OH 44056Childery 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 10, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Outdoor Space5180:2-13-11
During the inspection, it was determined that an area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a continuous fence in good condition, or natural barrier, that ensured children were not able to leave the playground area. The fence or natural barrier was determined to present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the playground as noted in number 1 below: 1. The fence, natural barrier, or combination of fence and natural barrier was not continuous. 2. The fencing had missing slat boards through which children could leave the playground. 3. The gate was broken and did not close. 4. The latch on the gate was broken. 5. The gate had no latch. 6. The fencing was broken. 7. The latch was easily opened by children on the playground. 8. The latch was not engaged to prevent children from opening the gate. 9. The portable fencing approved for use by the Department was not being used. 10. Other [ ]. Discontinue use of the playground and provide a space for outdoor play which is well defined by a continuous fence or natural barrier and protected from other hazards. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/09/2026 TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Programming5180:2-13-17
During the inspection, it was determined that daily outdoor play was not provided as required by rule. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/14/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Not Verified Closure [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 License Visible Not Verified ee | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Change of Location Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS —_| Not Verified re TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Provider Medical Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Not Verified Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Building Requirements Not Verified for Type B Homes [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Fire Safety for Type B Not Verified Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Heaters in a Type B Not Verified Home [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-05 Denial, Revocation, and | Not Verified Suspension [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Staff Records Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Flammable and Not Verified Combustible Materials in a Type B Home [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities | Not Verified ee P Rule Status | Documenting Statement{s), If applicable 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Not Verified Procedures TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule SS Status ———~SCSCS~S Do crenting Statements), Paplcable 5180:2-13-07 Type B Provider - Foster | Not Verified Parent [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Whistle Blower Not Verified ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements | Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Not Verified Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-09 Background Checks Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Health Training Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Not Verified Development [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Indoor Space Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment Not Verified PO TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Carbon Monoxide Not Verified Detectors - Type B Only [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Handwashing Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Toothbrushing Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and _ | Not Verified equipment Pp Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field Not Verified and Routine Trips [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Smoke Free Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Not Verified for Field and Routine Trips [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Driver Requirements Not Verified re sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Inspections Not Verified re [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Requirements Not Verified re [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Not Verified Enrollment Records [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Health Conditions Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Records Retention | Not Verified and Confidentiality [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and Not Verified General Emergency Plan P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Drills Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Not Verified Precautions [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Communicable Diseases | Not Verified ee [Rule sd Status (Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Incident/Injury Not Verified re [Rule Cid Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Not Verified Preparedness and Response Plan | Rule Status, | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Not Verified Equipment [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Group Size and Ratios _| Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Attendance Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Supervision Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 School Age Supervision | Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Child Guidance Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Not Verified Requirements pRue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Not Verified Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Not Verified Care [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Not Verified and Hygiene TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks Not Verified re [Rue Sd Status, | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Food Handling Not Verified ee [Rule —C—CSCSCid Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Fluid Milk Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care Not Verified re [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Not Verified Preparation [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Diapering Not Verified ee [Rule —“—*~‘“CSCSCSCSCd Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Swimming Sites Not Verified re [Rule —Csi—CSCSCSC*d Starts SC Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 On-site Pools Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Not Verified Swimming [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Not Verified Requirements TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth
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