River's Learn & Play
Data last updated · May 2026
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 (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Group Size and Ratios5180:2-13-18
During the inspection, a review of the program’s attendance records determined that 16 children were in care during operating hours on 5/18/26 and 15 children were in care during operating hours on 5/19/26, exceeding the licensed capacity. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/19/2026
- Group Size and Ratios5180:2-13-18
During the inspection, a review of the program attendance records determined that 16 children, including an unknown number of children under two years of age, were in the care of two child care staff members, resulting in a group size that exceeded the maximum allowed ratio of 14 children. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae | Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/19/2026 | Low Risk Non-Compliances No Low Risk Non-Compliances were observed during this inspection Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Not Verified Closure [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 License Visible Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Change of Location Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLOQS __| Not Verified re sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Provider Medical Not Verified re [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Type A Ownership Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Not Verified Requirements [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Building Inspections for | Not Verified Type A Homes [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Fire Inspections for Type | Not Verified A Homes [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities | Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Staff Records Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-05 Denial, Revocation, and _ | Not Verified Suspension [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Not Verified Procedures [Rule sd Status | (Doocumenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements | Not Verified re [Rule Cid Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Not Verified Requirements [Rule —C—C—‘is‘Cs‘*d Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Whistle Blower Not Verified re [Rule SC Status | Doocumentiing Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-09 Background Checks Not Verified re [Rule ——CSCid Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Not Verified Development [Rule Cd Status | Doocumentiing Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Health Training Not Verified re [Rule CSC Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Equipment Not Verified re [Rule —<“—~‘—CSCSC*d Status = Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space Not Verified re [Rule —<“—~—CSCSC*d Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Fall Zone Not Verified ee [Rule —“‘ts‘“CSCSC~*d Starts “| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment Not Verified ee [Rule —C—(‘CSC‘*d Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment Not Verified re [Rule sd Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Handwashing Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and_ | Not Verified equipment [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Toothbrushing Not Verified re | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Driver Requirements Not Verified re [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 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Not Verified for Field and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Smoke Free Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Inspections Not Verified re | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Requirements Not Verified re P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Not Verified Enrollment Records TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Health Conditions Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Records Retention | Not Verified and Confidentiality [Rule 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 re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), 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 re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Not Verified Preparedness and Response Plan [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Programming Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Not Verified Equipment [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Attendance Not Verified PO TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rue Cd Status, | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Supervision Not Verified re [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 School Age Supervision | Not Verified re [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Child Guidance Not Verified ee [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Not Verified Requirements [Rue i 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 [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Not Verified and Hygiene [Rule C—C—i‘CSC‘*d Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care Not Verified re [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Fluid Milk Not Verified re TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Food Handling Not Verified re [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Not Verified Preparation [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Diapering Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Not Verified Requirements [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Indoor Space Not Verified ee [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 On-site Pools Not Verified re [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Swimming Sites Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Not Verified Swimming [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5101:2-13-08 Review Policies and Not Verified Procedures