Ms. Irene Daycare, Llc
8869 ZODIAC DRIVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45231Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 29, 202610 Findings10 Important
- Written Policies and Procedures5180:2-13
During the inspection, it was determined the written policies and procedures were not given to parents at program as required. A copy must be made available onsite for review. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/01/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule 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 —— a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —, a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a i P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee rr TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule ——S~S~S~SSSSSS*SdS Status —~SCSS~*di cmenting Statements), Haplicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Compliant Requirements [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 Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Staff Records Compliant re | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-05 Denial, Revocation, and | Compliant Suspension [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements | Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Compliant Requirements P Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable eo a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Compliant Development P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Health Training [Compliant TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a | 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 Safe Environment Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable _ ee | Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and | Compliant equipment | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oo a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —— a sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Compliant for Field and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Requirements Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Health Conditions Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Records Retention | Compliant and Confidentiality [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and Compliant General Emergency Plan [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Compliant Precautions PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a 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 PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —e ™ 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 re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Compliant Care [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Compliant and Hygiene [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth (a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — ™ ee [Rue i 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 5180:2-13-24 On-site Pools Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Compliant Swimming | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5101:2-13-08 Review Policies and Compliant Procedures
- Provider Responsibilities5180:2-13-07
During the inspection, it was determined the JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" was incomplete for a few children in care. One child needs an updated version of the form. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/01/2026
- 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 number 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). sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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. Other: routine trip form incomplete or swimming was checked yes instead of no on the form Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/01/2026
- 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 children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in numbers 1 and 2 below: 1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth 4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination 5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care 7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child 8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year 9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the child’s parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions 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: 03/01/2026
- 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 number 3, 4, 2, 6, 5, 10, 8, 12, 15, 16 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 (first date at program/name on top of each enrollment page) 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: page 4 needs reprinted for one child Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/01/2026 | TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae
- Group Size and Ratios5180:2-13-18
During the inspection, it was determined 9 children with 2 under two years of age were in the care of one child care staff member which resulted in more than seven children to one staff member. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/01/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Attendance Sa I Department of ~ Children & Youth Ae5180:2-13-18
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 on Kinder Connect and written attendance. 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. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/01/2026
- Sleep and Nap Requirements5180:2-13-20
During the inspection, it was determined that a quiet space was not provided, as required by this rule, for children who want to rest, nap or sleep, in that television on during nap time. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/01/2026
- Crib and Playpen Requirements5180:2-13-20
During the inspection, it was determined that sheets, mattresses and/or mattress covers did not meet the rule requirement as noted in numbers 1, 5, and 6 below: 1. At least one crib or playpen did not have a sheet. 2. At least one sheet was too large. 3. At least one sheet was too small. 4. At least one sheet was torn. 5. The mattress was not at least one and one-half inches thick. 6. The mattress was not firm. 7. There was space between the mattress and the sides and end panels of the crib or playpen which exceeded one and one-half inches. 8. The mattress cover was not waterproof. 9. The mattress cover was torn. TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 10. Other: [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/01/2026
- 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 were not updated, 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: 03/01/2026
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