Mary's Little Lambs Learning Center
2771 LAFEUILLE AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45211Childery 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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 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
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in Ohio Preschool Program (Early Childhood Education Grant), a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 (7), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Child Transportation Safety (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 1, 202612 Findings12 Important
- Information in OCLQS5180:2-13-02
During the inspection, it was determined the information in numbers 4 and 5 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable. 7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/02/2026
- Staff Records5180:2-13-07
During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in numbers 2 and 3 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR. 3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire. 5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change. 6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed. 7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable. 8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment. 9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen. 10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen. 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: 05/02/2026
- Employee Requirements5180:2-13-08
In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for those individuals listed on the Employee Record Chart did not include the required information listed below in number 1. 1. A medical statement was not on file; 2. The medical statement(s) on file were not dated within 12 months of the individual's first day of employment; 3. Date of examination was missing; 4. Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing; 5. A statement was missing that verifies the individual is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR); Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed medical statement, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/02/2026
- Child Care Staff Requirements5180:2-13-08
In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member Ernashia Davis not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number 1 below: 1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member. 2. No documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016. 3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR. 4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 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
- Fall Zone5180:2-13-11
During the inspection, it was determined that the playground did not have adequate fall surface under and around equipment as noted in the following number 1 below: 1. No fall surface 2. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall 3. Other [ ] Any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding needs a fall zone of protective material resilient under and around the equipment in order to protect children in the event of a fall. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the resilient material added, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/02/2026 sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Requirements for Field and Routine Trips5180:2-13-14
The following items need to be taken on routine trips and field trips: 1. First aid supplies; 2. JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health information” (except routine walks); 3. A working cellular phone or other means of immediate communication (not to be used while a vehicle is in motion). During the inspection, it was determined item number 2 was missing. Submit the program’s action plan to meet the requirements of this rule. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth ee
- Requirements for Field and Routine Trips5180:2-13-14
In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met as listed in numbers 1 and 11 below: 1. Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises. 2. The written permission was missing the child’s name. 3. The written permission was missing the date(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only). 4. The written permission was missing the destination(s) of the trip(s). 5. The written permission was missing the departure and return time(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only). 6. The written permission was missing the signature of the parent. 7. The written permission was missing the date on which the permission was signed. 8. The written permission was missing a statement notifying parents how their child will be transported. 9. Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually. 10. Written parental permission forms for field trips and/or routine trips were not being maintained on file for at least one year from the date of the trip. 11. Routine trip forms incomplete- missing swimming activities checked box or swimming in water of 18 inches depth or greater Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/02/2026
- 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 3, 4, 6, 8, and 14 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: 05/02/2026
- First Aid Kit/Standard Precautions5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined that the programs vehicle first aid kit did not include ALL items listed below 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; squares in assorted sizes; 3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes; 4.Tweezers; 5. Gauze rolled bandage; 6. Triangular bandage; 7. Rounded end scissors; 8. Tooth preservation kit 9. A working digital thermometer; 10. Disposable non-latex gloves; 11. A working flashlight; 12. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit; sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 13. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids; 14. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration; 15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only); 16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only). Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/02/2026
- 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. 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: 05/02/2026
- 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 7 below in live time for Kinder Connect. 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. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/02/2026 |
- Meals and Snacks5180:2-13-22
During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 3 below. 1. The menu was not posted. 2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents. 3. The menu was not currently dated. 4. The entire menu was substituted. 5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served. 6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/02/2026
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