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Childery

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Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Level 1. 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

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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 · 9 Findings
Most recent: Mar 24, 2026Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical8 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.

See the Inspection Visit
  1. Mar 24, 20269 Findings1 Critical8 Important
    • Safe Environment5180:2-13-12

      During the inspection, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not stored properly as noted in number 11 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 11. Other potentially hazardous substance glass cleaner and hair products were accessible to children in the program bathroom area in unlatched cabinet under sink. 12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled. 13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision. 14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Other: [ ]. 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: 04/23/2026

    • Written Policies and Procedures5180:2-13

      On the day of the inspection, the program’s written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item numbers 3 & 7 below: General Information 1. Name, address, email address and telephone number. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 2. Description of the provider’s program philosophy. 3. Days and hours of operation, scheduled closings and basic daily schedule. 4. Staff/child ratios and group size. 5. Opportunities for parent involvement in activities. 6. Opportunities for parents to meet with the provider regarding their child. 7. Payment schedule, overtime charges and registration fees if applicable. 8. Programs shall have a policy in place describing supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for mothers who wish to do so (if the program serves infants or toddlers). Provider Policies and Procedures 9. Enrollment including required enrollment information. 10. Care of children without immunizations. 11. Attendance including procedures for arrival and departure, the program's absent day policy, releasing child to persons other than the parent, releasing a child according to a custody agreement and follow up when a child scheduled to arrive from another program or activity does not arrive. 12. Supervision of children, including a separate supervision policy for school-age children, if applicable. 13. Child guidance. 14. Suspension and expulsion. 15. Ensure compliance with the Americans and Disabilities (ADA) including administering medication to children with disabilities and administering care procedures for children with disabilities. 16. Outdoor play, including limitations placed on outdoor play due to weather or safety issues (considerations may include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, wind chill, ozone levels, pollen count, lightning, rain or ice). 17. Food and dietary policy, including information regarding meeting one-third of the child's recommended daily dietary allowance, policy regarding formula, breast milk, meals, and snacks and policy on providing supplemental food. 18. Management of illness including isolation precautions, symptoms for discharge and return, notification of parent of ill child and whether or not the provider will care for sick children. 19. Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury. 20. Administration of medication and topical products policy, medical foods, modified diets, and whether school age children are permitted to carry their own medical and ointments. 21. Transportation policy for field trips, routine walks, if applicable, and emergencies including if the provider will provide child care services to children whose parents refuse to grant consent for transportation to the source of emergency treatment. 22. Water activities/swimming. 23. Infant care, if applicable, including feeding, frequency of diaper checks, and information about daily activities. 24, Sleeping, napping and resting. 25. Evening and overnight care, if applicable. 26. Policy on hours of operation, closing due to weather, school delays or closings and any other factors. 27. Use of a substitute child care staff member or child care staff member pursuant to 5101:2-13-08 of the Administrative Code for sick days, vacations or other time off. 28. Situations that may require disenrollment of a child, if applicable. 29. Problem or issue resolution for parents or employees to follow when needing assistance in resolving problems related to the family child care home. 30.Formal screenings and assessments conducted on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to ODJFS pursuant to Chapter 5101:2-17 of the Administrative Code. TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/23/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Compliant Closure [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 License Visible Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Change of Location Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —— a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Compliant Requirements P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Building Requirements Compliant for Type B Homes PRue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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 i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Staff Records Compliant ee | Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities | Compliant re [Rule i 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 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 P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Health Training [Compliant TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Compliant Development [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —e a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a | 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 Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Carbon Monoxide Compliant Detectors - Type B Only | Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ~_ a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and | Compliant equipment | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oo a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field Compliant and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Compliant for Field and Routine Trips [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Driver Requirements Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Inspections Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Requirements Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule 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 Medical, Dental, and Compliant General Emergency Plan [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Compliant Precautions PRule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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 [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee ~™ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Compliant Equipment [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Group Size and Ratios Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Supervision Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Compliant Care [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [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 i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks Compliant re | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Food Handling Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — ™ ee [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Compliant Preparation [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable oe a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth (a | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Compliant Swimming [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Compliant Requirements

    • Outdoor Space5180:2-13-11

      During the inspection, it was determined that the following hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in number 15 below: 1. There was broken glass. 2. There were tall weeds. 3. There was poison ivy. 4. There were tree branches. 5. There was mold visible. 6. The sandbox was contaminated. 7. There were thistles with prickers. 8. There were bird droppings. 9. The outdoor area was littered with trash. 10. The trash can was missing a lid. 11. The trash was not emptied from the day(s) before. 12. The trash can was overflowing with trash. 13. The trash can was infested with insects. 14. The trash can was visibly dirty. 15. Other: access to fire pit Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/23/2026 sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae

    • 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 or condition which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following numbers 13, 16, & 22 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 [ ]. 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: access to broom and dustpan Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/23/2026 TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae

    • Safe Environment5180:2-13-12

      During the inspection, it was observed that a sealed container of alcohol was observed in a space approved or used for child care as noted in the following number 1 & 2 below: 1. A sealed container was observed but children in care did not gain access to the alcohol. 2. Asealed container of alcohol was observed but children in care were not observed in the space at the time of the inspection. These items must be removed or stored in space not approved or used for children as required. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/23/2026

    • Child Medical and Enrollment Records5180:2-13-15

      In review 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 2 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. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae | Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/23/2026 |

    • 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 10 & 13 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 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: 04/23/2026

    • Emergency Drills5180:2-13-16

      During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number 3 below: 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: 04/23/2026

    • 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 3 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: 04/23/2026