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Nikki's Family Childcare & Preschool

147 ELM STREET, GNADENHUTTEN, OH 44629Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
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 · 2 Findings
Most recent: Apr 30, 2026Download Latest Report (PDF)
2 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.

See the Inspection Visit
  1. Apr 30, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • Health Training5180:2-13-10

      In review of records, it was determined the CCSM or Substitute CCSM did not meet health training requirements listed in numbers 2 and 3 below: 1. All health trainings were not completed prior to being left alone with children. 2. First Aid training was not completed within the first ninety days of hire. 3. CPR training was not completed within the first ninety days of hire. 4. Communicable Disease training was not completed within the first ninety days of hire. 5. Child Abuse training was not completed within the first ninety days of hire. 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: 05/30/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified I Documenting Statement(s), If applicable | TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Compliant Closure | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS | Compliant re PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Provider Medical Compliant re [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Type A Ownership Compliant re [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 Inspections for | Compliant Type A Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Fire Inspections for Type | Compliant A Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable Ne a [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Compliant Procedures [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ON a [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Compliant Requirements | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Whistle Blower Compliant re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-09 Background Checks Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Compliant Development [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ae a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule —S™~S~S~SSSSS*SdS Status ——~SCSS~*ditcmenting Statement), aplicable a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and | Compliant equipment | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Toothbrushing Compliant re | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Driver Requirements Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field | Compliant and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Compliant for Field and Routine Trips P 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 — a PRule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Compliant Enrollment Records | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a [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 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Drills Compliant re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Compliant Precautions [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Communicable Diseases | Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Compliant Preparedness and Response Plan [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Compliant Equipment TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ae a | 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 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Compliant Requirements PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Compliant Care | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Compliant and Hygiene P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable es a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule ——S~S~S~S~SSSS*SY; Status ——~SS~*diCt cmenting Statements), applicable a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Compliant Preparation | Rule 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 es a P Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —~ a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Compliant Swimming PRule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth (a 5101:2-13-08 Review Policies and Compliant Procedures

    • Pets5180:2-13-12

      During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program were not properly housed or cared for or posed a threat to the safety or health of the children as noted in number 6 below: 1. The animal’s cage was dirty with feces. 2. The aquarium was unclean. 3. The litter box was dirty with feces. 4. A pet posed a threat to the safety of a child in that []. 5. A pet requiring a license did not have a current license. 6. Proper inoculation records were not on file at the program for a pet requiring inoculations. 7. Children were exposed to the pet's urine and/or feces. 8. Other [ ]. A pet that poses a threat to the children shall not be at the program. All pets at the program must receive proper care and housing. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/30/2026

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