Happy Learners 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 28, 202610 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it as noted in number(s) 9 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in daycare bathroom. 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. Other potentially hazardous substance, equipment or machinery: [ ]. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/30/2026 sa i Department of aa Children & Youth Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Provider Responsibilities5180:2-13-07
During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a completed 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: 05/30/2026 sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined the program did not protect children from an unsafe item or condition or equipment due to the following number(s) 18 below: 1. Pull cord(s) on the window blind(s). 2. Extension cord(s); electrical cord(s) attached to an object that could result in a severe injury if pulled. 3. Stacked tables. 4. Folding tables. 5. Matches and/or a lighter. 6. Power tool(s). 7. Live wires. 8. Stove(s) that are either on or able to be turned on by a child. 9. Asbestos. 10. Traffic. 11. A body of water. 12. A well. 13. Environmental hazard(s) confirmed by local authorities having jurisdiction over the hazard. 14. A crockpot used to heat bottles. 15. Immediate access to a knife. 16. Large or heavy pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 17. Marijuana was accessible to children. 18. Other batteries that were on table in daycare sunroom in reach of children. Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/30/2026
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number(s) 1 below: 1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers. 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 [ ]. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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 razor and loose cords in drawers accessible to children by daycare bathroom sink. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/30/2026
- Handwashing5180:2-13-13
During the inspection, it was determined the handwashing requirements were not being followed by the provider, program staff, residents, or a child in that child didn't wash hands after snack. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/30/2026
- 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(s) 8 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 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: 05/30/2026
- 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(s) 3, 4, and 15 below: 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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 16. Other [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/30/2026 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 [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable Se a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable es a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 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 sd 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 Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Heaters in a Type B Compliant Home [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Staff Records Compliant re [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 - 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- Meals and Snacks5180:2-13-22
During this inspection it was determined that television were on during meals and snacks. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/30/2026
- Infant Bottle and Food Preparation5180:2-13-23
During the inspection, it was determined that bottles containing formula for a particular infant were not labeled with the child’s name and date of preparation. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/30/2026
- Parent Permission for Swimming5180:2-13-24
In the review of the program’s records, it was determined that the written parental permission requirement for swimming/water activities was not met as noted in number(s) 2, 3, and 4 below: 1. The child’s name and date of birth was missing. 2. Statement indicating whether the child is a non-swimmer or capable of swimming was missing. 3. Location of the water activities or swimming site by water of eighteen or more inches in depth was missing. 4. A statement of whether or not the program is providing additional adults or child care staff members above the licensing ratio requirements for this activity was missing. 5. A signature and date from the parent indicating permission for the activity was missing. 6. Permission was not obtained when water was directly accessible to children. 7. Permission was not obtained prior to a child swimming or playing in water eighteen inches or more in depth. 8. Permission was not obtained prior to a child participating in activities in or on water eighteen inches or more in depth. 9. Permission was not obtained prior to infants and toddlers using wading pools. 10. Written permission was not updated annually for on-going activities. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/30/2026