Shell's Child Care Service
729 VERNON STREET, KENTON, OH 43326Childery 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.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.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
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), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 18, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following item or condition which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 22 below: 1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers. 2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop. 3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care. 4. Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled. 5. Stacked chairs. 6. Telephone cords. 7. Employee(s) purse(s). 8. Diaper bags. 9. Television not securely anchored. 10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child. 12. Chipping or peeling paint. 13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing. 14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard. 15. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ]. 16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet. 17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy. 18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ]. 19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ]. 20, A mercury thermometer was being used to take a child’s temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards. 22. Q-tips were in the bathroom, accessible to children. 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
- 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&9 below: 1. No medical was on file for three children 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. Medicals 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 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: 03/20/2026 TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Compliant Closure [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable Se a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Change of Location Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Provider Medical Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Building Requirements Compliant for Type B Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Fire Safety for Type B Compliant Homes Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13-04 Flammable and Compliant Combustible Materials in a Type B Home [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Heaters in a Type B Compliant Home [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities | Compliant ee | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Compliant Procedures [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Type B Provider - Foster | Compliant Parent [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements | Compliant ee [Rule 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 Statement(s), If applicable ee a 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 5180:2-13-10 Professional Compliant Development [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —e a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Equipment Compliant re | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee _ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment Compliant ee | Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Carbon Monoxide Compliant Detectors - Type B Only [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable _— a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and | Compliant equipment [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —oe a sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field Compliant and Routine Trips [Rule Cd 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 5180:2-13-14 Driver Requirements Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Inspections Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Records Retention | Compliant and Confidentiality P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and Compliant General Emergency Plan PRule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae — a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Compliant Precautions [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —, a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Incident/Injury Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Compliant Preparedness and Response Plan [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ——e “™ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Compliant Equipment [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 oo a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Compliant Care [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Compliant Requirements [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Child Guidance Compliant re | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Compliant and Hygiene [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks Compliant ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oe a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth (a | Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —~ a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Compliant Swimming [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Compliant Requirements
- Infant Bottle and Food Preparation5180:2-13-23
During the inspection, it was determined that a bottle containing milk for a particular infant was 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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