Nita's Nest Inc.
17707 LIBBY RD, MAPLE HTS, OH 44137Childery 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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Silver. 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 Silver (2 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
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (1). The single finding was not critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Space5180:2-13-11
During the inspection, it was determined that an area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a continuous fence in good condition, or natural barrier, that ensured children were not able to leave the playground area. The fence or natural barrier was determined to present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the playground as noted in number 1 below: 1. The fence, natural barrier, or combination of fence and natural barrier was not continuous in that the side along the parking lot did not have a barrier. 2. The fencing had missing slat boards through which children could leave the playground. 3. The gate was broken and did not close. 4. The latch on the gate was broken. 5. The gate had no latch. 6. The fencing was broken. 7. The latch was easily opened by children on the playground. 8. The latch was not engaged to prevent children from opening the gate. 9. The portable fencing approved for use by the Department was not being used. 10. Other [ ]. TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Discontinue use of the playground and provide a space for outdoor play which is well defined by a continuous fence or natural barrier and protected from other hazards. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/17/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances No Low Risk Non-Compliances were observed during this inspection Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Change of Location Not Verified ee | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Not Verified Closure | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 License Visible Not Verified re P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS __| Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Provider Medical Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Type A Ownership Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Not Verified Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Building Inspections for | Not Verified Type A Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Fire Inspections for Type | Not Verified A Homes [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-05 Denial, Revocation, and | Not Verified Suspension [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Staff Records Not Verified ee [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities | Not Verified ee [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Not Verified Procedures [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements | Not Verified Pe TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rue Cd Status, | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Not Verified Requirements [Rue sd Status, | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-09 Background Checks Not Verified ee [Rule CCSCSC=id Status S| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Whistle Blower Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Health Training Not Verified re [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Not Verified Development [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Equipment Not Verified ee [Rue CSCSCSC*d Status = Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment Not Verified re [Rule Ci Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Fall Zone Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment Not Verified re [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable _— _ ee TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule SCS Status ——~SCS~S Do curenting Statements), Pappa le 5180:2-13-13 Handwashing Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and_ | Not Verified equipment [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Not Verified for Field and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field | Not Verified and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Toothbrushing Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Smoke Free Not Verified re [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Driver Requirements Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Inspections Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Requirements Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Not Verified Enrollment Records [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Health Conditions Not Verified PO sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Records Retention | Not Verified and Confidentiality [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and Not Verified General Emergency Plan [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Drills Not Verified ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Not Verified Precautions [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Communicable Diseases | Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Incident/Injury Not Verified ee [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Programming Not Verified ee [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Not Verified Preparedness and Response Plan [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Not Verified Equipment [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Group Size and Ratios | Not Verified re sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Attendance Not Verified re [Rue SCSCSC*d Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Supervision Not Verified re [Rule —Ci‘“CSCSCSC*d Starts “| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 School Age Supervision | Not Verified re [Rue Cs Status, | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Not Verified and Hygiene [Rue Cd Status = Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Child Guidance Not Verified ee [Rue Csi Status = Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Not Verified Requirements [Rule —CSCSC=id Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Not Verified Requirements [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Not Verified Care [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks Not Verified ee [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Fluid Milk Not Verified re P Rue —C—~—C—CSCSC*d' Starts‘ Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13-22 Food Handling Not Verified re [Rule —C—C(‘CSC‘*d Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care Not Verified re [Rule SSC Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Not Verified Preparation [Rule —“‘C~s—CSCSCid Status “| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Diapering Not Verified re [Rule Cd Status | Doocumentiing Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 On-site Pools Not Verified re [Rule —SSC*d Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Swimming Sites Not Verified re [Rule —i—‘CSCSCid Status = Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Not Verified Requirements [Rule —“—s—CSCSCSC*d Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Not Verified Swimming [Rule —“‘ts‘“CSCSC~*d Starts “| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Indoor Space Not Verified re [Rule —C—C—i‘CSC‘*d Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5101:2-13-08 Review Policies and Not Verified Procedures
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