Snugglez Playhouse
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 (9) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 19, 202612 Findings12 Important
- Information in OCLQS5180:2-13-02
During the inspection, it was determined the information in number(s) 2 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable. 7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/18/2026
- Provider Responsibilities5180:2-13-07
During the inspection, it was determined the current licensing rules were not available on the premises. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/18/2026
- Staff Records5180:2-13-07
During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 2,4,5,6 below: 1. The provider had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 2. The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR. 3. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. 4. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 5. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles in the OPR within five calendar days of the change. 6. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed. 7. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's group assignments changed, if applicable. 8. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated with the employment end date within five business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member ended employment. 9. At least one resident over the age of eighteen had not created a profile and employment record for the family child care provider within five days of becoming a resident or turning eighteen. 10. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within five calendar days of a change in residency for at least one resident over the age of eighteen. 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: 04/18/2026
- Employee Requirements Sa I Department of ~ Children & Youth Ae5180:2-13-08
In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for those individuals listed on the Employee Record Chart did not include the required information listed below in number(s) 1. 1. A medical statement was not on file; 2. The medical statement(s) on file were not dated within 12 months of the individual's first day of employment; 3. Date of examination was missing; 4. Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing; 5. A statement was missing that verifies the individual is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR); Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed medical statement, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/18/2026
- Child Care Staff Requirements5180:2-13-08
In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) or substitute child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member. 2. No documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016. 3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR. 4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/18/2026
- Background Checks5180:2-13-09
In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR. 2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI. 3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file. 4. Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/18/2026 sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Background Checks5180:2-13-09
In review of the staff records, it was determined that background check requirements had not been followed, for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. The JFS 01176 “Program Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care” the program received from the Department was not on file and the individual was not left alone with children. 2. The JFS 01177 “Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care” was on file instead of the JFS 01176. 3. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/18/2026
- Health Training5180:2-13-10
In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s) 1, 4 below: 1. First Aid - expired training 2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training 3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 4. CPR - expired training 5. CPR - had not taken CPR training 6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training 7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care 8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training 11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training 12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training 13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training 15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training 16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 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: 04/18/2026
- Clean Environment and Equipment5180:2-13-13
During the inspection, it was determined that the program was not providing a clean and healthy environment, furniture, materials and equipment as required by Appendix A, as noted in number(s) 6 below: 1. Item(s) soiled with blood or bodily fluids were not cleaned/sanitized immediately. 2. Blankets/sheets were not cleaned weekly, when soiled, or before use by another child. 3. Children's individual blankets and belongings were stored in an unsanitary manner. 4. Bottles, bottle caps, nipples and other equipment used for bottle feeding were not cleaned and sanitized ina dishwasher or by washing, rinsing, and boiling for one minute. 5. Carpets were not vacuumed weekly or cleaned when soiled. 6. Changing table/pad was not sanitized after each use or cleaned when visibly soiled. 7. Reusable cloths were not being washed daily or when visibly soiled. 8. Cots/Pads/Mats were not cleaned and sanitized before assigning to a different child, when used by a sick child, when soiled or at least every three months. 9. Cribs were not cleaned and sanitized monthly, or when soiled, or before use by another child. 10. Diaper Receptacles were not cleaned and sanitized daily or more frequently as needed to eliminate odor. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 11. Dishes/Cups/Silverware were not cleaned and sanitized after each use. 12. Water Containers were not labeled with the child's name, or were not cleaned and sanitized before use again on another day. 13. Dress up clothes and hats (dramatic play) were not cleaned monthly or when soiled. 14. Floors were not cleaned weekly or when soiled. 15. The food prep area, including sinks, were not cleaned before and after preparing food (including bottle preparation) or between preparing raw or cooked food. 16. Potty chairs were not cleaned after each use, rinsed with water, cleaned and sanitized or contents were not emptied into a toilet. 17. Food tables, highchair trays were not cleaned before and after each use. 18. Tables used for play were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized daily. 19. Toilet bowls were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized weekly. 20. Toilet seat(s), handle(s) and hand washing sink(s) were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized daily. 21. Mouthed toys were not cleaned and sanitized after each child’s use. 22. Toys, other than those mouthed by children, were not cleaned monthly or when visibly soiled. 23. Washable furniture, including fabrics on infant equipment, were not cleaned weekly or when soiled. 24. Upholstered furniture was not steam cleaned when soiled. 25. Slip covers were not washed at least every six months or when soiled. 26. Wastebaskets/rinse buckets, including lids, were not being emptied daily or cleaned and sanitized when visibly soiled. 27. The manufacturer’s directions for the cleaning product were not followed. 28. The solution used for sanitizing was not a commercial product registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a sanitizer. 29. Other [ ]. Furniture, materials and equipment must be maintained according to the cleaning and sanitizing schedule in Appendix A to this rule. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/18/2026
- Handwashing5180:2-13-13
During the inspection, it was determined the handwashing requirements were not being followed by the provider and child in that no handwashing after toileting. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/18/2026 oominosieathasiety sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae
- 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(s) 9 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). 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: [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/18/2026 sa i Department of hj Children & Youth
- Meals and Snacks5180:2-13-22
During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number(s) 2,3 below. 1. The menu was not posted. 2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents. 3. The menu was not correctly dated with menu options served. 4. The entire menu was substituted. 5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served. 6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/18/2026