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Moss Day Care

4060 HAMBURG ROAD, LANCASTER, OH 43130Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
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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 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Feb 17, 2026Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical5 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Feb 17, 20266 Findings1 Critical5 Important
    • Health Training5180:2-13-10

      In review of records, it was determined the CCSM or Substitute CCSM was left alone with children and did not have current valid documentation for training listed in number 10 below: 1. First Aid - expired training 2. First Aid - did not have verification of completion of First Aid training 3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 4. CPR - expired training 5. CPR - had not taken CPR training 6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training 7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups the program serves and developmental levels of all children in care 8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 9. CPR - audiovisual or electronic media training taken by staff did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training 11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training 12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of the CD training 13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training 15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training 16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 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: 03/20/2026

    • 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 or not updated for numbers 3, 4, 20 and 21 below: sa i Department of hj Children & Youth General Information 1. Name, address, email address and telephone number. 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. TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/20/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule i 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 ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Compliant Requirements TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Building Inspections for | Compliant Type A Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Fire Inspections for Type | Compliant A Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ON a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Staff Records Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements | Compliant re [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 [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Compliant Development PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule ——S~S~S~SSSSS*SdS Status ——~SCSS~*dicumenting Statements), applicable a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment Compliant re | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ~— “™ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Handwashing Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and | Compliant equipment P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —— a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field Compliant and Routine Trips PRule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Compliant for Field and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Requirements Compliant re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Health Conditions Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), 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 i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Compliant Precautions [Rule i Status | Documenting Statementi(s), If applicable —— a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oe a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Compliant Equipment [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable a a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oe “™ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 School Age Supervision | Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Child Guidance Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Compliant Requirements | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Compliant Care P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Compliant and Hygiene TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule SCS Status SCS Documenting Statements), Papal a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ™ ee | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Indoor Space Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —s a P Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable —~ a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Compliant Swimming P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5101:2-13-08 Review Policies and Compliant Procedures

    • 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 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: 03/20/2026

    • Group Size and Ratios5180:2-13-18

      During the inspection, it was determined there were 15 children in care during the hours of operation, which is over the capacity listed on the license. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/20/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances

    • Meals and Snacks Sa I Department of Alr Il Children & Youth Note Any Substitutions at the Time of the Change5180:2-13-22

      During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 6 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: 03/20/2026

    • Infant Bottle and Food Preparation5180:2-13-23

      During the inspection, it was determined that bottles containing milk or formula for a particular infant were not labeled with the child’s name and date of preparation. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/20/2026

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