Joyce Brewer
3007 MARION MARYSVILLE RD, MARION, OH 43302Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 5
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Gold. 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
- Step Up to Quality Gold (3 out of Max 3) Learn more →
- 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 (3). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 2, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 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) 2 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in cabinet without child safety lock within reach of school age children in care. 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. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 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: 05/02/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- 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)13 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 [ ]. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 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 [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/02/2026
- Safe Equipment5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number(s) 3 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the [_ ]. 3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the portable highchair. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner. 5. The equipment had sharp points or corners. 6. The equipment had splinters. 7. The equipment had protruding nails. 8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts. 9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials. 10. The equipment had hazardous features. 11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter. 13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch 14. A space heater felt hot to the touch 15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard 16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. 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