Megan Newlin
116 MURPHY AVE, STEUBENVILLE, OH 43953Childery 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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 12, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Health Trainings and Professional Development Requirements5180:2-14-03
In review of records, it was determined the IHA did not have current valid documentation for trainings listed in numbers 2 & 7 below: 1. First Aid - expired training. 2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training. 3. First Aid - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care. 4. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 5. CPR - expired training. 6. CPR - had not taken CPR training. 7. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training. 8. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care. 9. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 10. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training. 11. Communicable Disease - expired training. 12. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training. 13. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of full CD training. 14. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 15. Child Abuse - expired training 16. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training 17. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule Submit the documentation of current certification with a corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 12/12/2025
- Safe and Sanitary Environment5180:2-14-05
During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following items or conditions which may threaten their safety as noted in the following number 1 below: 1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers. 2. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care. 3. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy. Page 2 of 5 so ier Department of ~ Children & Youth ] 4. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ]. 7 | 5. Other [ ]. Submit a corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 12/12/2025
- Safe and Sanitary Environment5180:2-14-05
During the inspection, it was determined that the IHA did not provide a sanitary environment when children were present in that food items were on the floor in the kitchen and dinning area, food splattered and not cleaned in the refrigerator and stove. Submit a corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 12/12/2025
- Vehicle Inspections5180:2-14-09
During the inspection, it was determined that the program had not performed monthly inspections of vehicles used for transporting children. The monthly inspection needs to include the following: 5 1. A visual inspection of the tires for wear and tire pressure. 2. A visual inspection of headlights, taillights, signals, mirrors, wiper blades, and dash gauges. 3. An inspection for properly functioning child and driver restraints. 4. An inspection for properly functioning doors and windows. 5. An inspection for, and cleaning of, debris from the inside of the vehicle. 6. Other [ ]. Submit a corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 12/12/2025 [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-02 In-Home Aide Compliant Application and Approvals [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-02 In-Home Aide Compliant Qualifications Page 3 of 5 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-05 Handwashing [Compliant | [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-04 Background Checks | Compliant | [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-05 Communicable Compliant Diseases [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-05 First Aid Kit/Standard Compliant Precautions [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-05 Swimming and Water Compliant Safety [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-05 Swimming Permission Compliant | [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-05 Pets Compliant PO [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-06 Child Enrollment and Compliant Medical Requirements [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-06 Child Record Retention | Compliant and Confidentiality [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-06 Health Conditions | Compliant. | [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-07 Emergency Compliant Preparedness and Response Plan [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-07 Medical, Dental, and Compliant General Emergency Requirements/Drills [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-07 Incident/Injury [Compliant | [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-08 Supervision [Compliant | Page 4of 5 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-08 Ratio andGroupSize__| Compliant | [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-08 Child Guidance [Compliant | [Rule —=S*~SSCS Status ——=~SCSCS*diCécurmeniting Statement), applicable 5180:2-14-08 Child Abuse and Compliant Neglect Reporting [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-09 Requirements for Field | Compliant Trip Safety [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-09 IHA Driver Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-10 Crib and Playpen Compliant Requirements [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-10 Sleeping and Napping Compliant Requirements [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-10 Evening and Overnight | Compliant Care [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-11 Meals and Snacks [Compliant | [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-12 Medication Compliant Requirements [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-13 Infant Daily Care [Compliant | [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-13 Infant Bottle and Food =| Compliant Preparation [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-14-13 Diapering [Compliant | Page 5of 5
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