Lofton, Lisa
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.2 / 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.2 / 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.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
- State Quality Rating
- Step Up to Quality Level 1 (Max 5) 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 4, 202514 Findings1 Critical13 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. A bathroom cleaner was accessible in the bathroom. Lawn mower, hedge trimmer, and other lawn equipment accessible outside. Lighter fluid was also accessible outside. 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: [ ]. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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: 09/05/2025
- Information in OCLQS5180:2-13-02
During the inspection, it was determined the Days and Hours of Operation was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/05/2025 sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Health Training5180:2-13-10
In review of records, it was determined the substitute Celienna did not have updated communicable disease or child abuse training on file. Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/05/2025
- 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 2 below: 1. There was broken glass. 2. There were tall weeds/grass 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. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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 [ ]. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/05/2025
- 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 had a grill accessible in backyard and also kitchen knives accessible in a cup on kitchen counter. 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: 09/05/2025 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Pets5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program did not all have dog license or vaccination records. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/05/2025
- Child Medical and Enrollment Records5180:2-13-15
In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care” was incomplete for children in care. See below. For the second parent information- if the parent does not want this listed- please write N/A in large letters here. 1. Levi Thomas was missing second parent info on page 1, the mothers work info on page 1, page 2 and page 3 were left blank, and page 4 needs the provider signature 2. Jassiah needs 2nd parent info on page 1 updated 3. Avery Lofton is missing 2nd parent info 4. Ava Lofton is missing 2nd parent info and questions on page 2 were missing Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/05/2025
- 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 Levi Thomas. He needs the completed medical statement cover page and vaccination record. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/05/2025 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 5180:2-13-02 License Visible Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [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 PRule 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 Written Policies and Compliant Procedures [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Type B Provider - Foster | Compliant Parent [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Compliant Requirements | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-09 Background Checks___| 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 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and | Compliant equipment [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field Compliant and Routine Trips P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Compliant for Field and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable —— a [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Inspections Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Requirements Compliant ee [mule «Status curtng Statement(s), 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 i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and Compliant General Emergency Plan [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [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 ee a | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Compliant Preparedness and Response Plan [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —e a [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 oe “™ ee [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 School Age Supervision | Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Compliant Care [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Compliant Requirements TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth (a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Compliant and Hygiene [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable — ™ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 On-site Pools Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Swimming Sites Compliant re | Rule i Status | (Documenting Statements), 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
- Communicable Diseases5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined that the Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required , as indicated in the number 2 below: 1. In a location readily available to provider, child care staff members, employees, and residents; 2. The chart was not posted. 3. The posted chart was not the current version and the Child Care Manual Procedural Letter No. 159 was not posted next to the chart. 4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/05/2025
- Attendance5180:2-13-18
During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record. Levi did not have his arrival time on the attendance sheet. Also both Levi and Jassiah need clocked in upon arrival and departure of the program on Kinder Connect. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/05/2025
- Meals and Snacks5180:2-13-22
During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not have weekend menu options listed. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/05/2025 sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Fluid Milk5180:2-13-22
During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have the type of milk on-site to ensure that all children were served age-appropriate fluid milk requirements. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Program needs to have Vitamin A/D/1% milk available onsite. Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/05/2025
- Infant Daily Care5180:2-13-23
During the inspection, it was determined that the written record used to document infant routines and activities did not meet the requirements as noted in number 2-5 below: 1. A daily written record was not provided to the parent or person picking up the infant on a daily basis. 2. Food intake was missing. 3. Sleeping patterns was missing. 4. Times and results of diaper changes was missing. 5. Information about daily activities was missing. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/05/2025
- Infant Bottle and Food Preparation5180:2-13-23
During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form was not on file for infant in care, as required by this rule. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 09/05/2025 TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae