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Childery

Spears, Carol

366 BELLEFONTAINE AVENUE, MARION, OH 43302Childery 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 · 9 Findings
Most recent: May 21, 2026Download Latest Report (PDF)
9 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.

See the Inspection Visit
  1. May 21, 20269 Findings9 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. 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 [ ]. 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: 07/01/2026 TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth Low Risk Non-Compliances

    • Outdoor Equipment Manufacturer's Guidelines for Assembling, Installing and Using the Equipment5180:2-13-11

      During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe as noted in the number(s) 3 & 4 below: 1. There was rust exposed. 2. There was protruding bolts. 3. There were cracks. 4. There were holes. 5. There was splintering wood. 6. There were sharp edges or points. 7. There were lead hazards. 8. There were toxic substances. 9. There were tripping hazards. 10. The sandbox was not covered when the program was closed or during non-daylight hours. 11. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not developmentally appropriate. 12. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was placed in the main traffic pattern. 13. Outdoor play equipment, [ ], was positioned too closely together, posing a risk of injury if a child were to fall from one piece of equipment into another. 14. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not securely anchored but did not present a risk of imminent danger of the structure collapsing when children are using the equipment 15. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was 30 inches or more from the ground and did not have a protective barrier that would prevent a child from falling off this piece of equipment. 16. The manufacturer's guidelines for assembly and installation were not followed for the [ ]. 17. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 07/01/2026

    • Safe Environment5180:2-13-12

      During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 122.0 degrees Fahrenheit in the following room(s) first floor restroom. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 07/01/2026 sa i Department of hj Children & Youth pd

    • 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(s) 3,5 & 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: 07/01/2026

    • Safe Equipment5180:2-13-12

      During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number(s) 17 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the [_ ]. 3. The straps were attached, but were not used onthe [ ]. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner. 5. The equipment had sharp points or corners. 6. The equipment had splinters. 7. The equipment had protruding nails. 8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts. 9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials. 10. The equipment had hazardous features. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter. 13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch 14. A space heater felt hot to the touch 15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard 16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 07/01/2026

    • Communicable Diseases5180:2-13-16

      During the inspection, it was determined that the Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required , as indicated in the number(s) 1 below: 1. Ina location readily available to provider, child care staff members, employees, and residents; 2. The chart was not posted. 3. The posted chart was not the current version. 4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 07/01/2026

    • Attendance5180:2-13-18

      During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number(s) 7 below: 1. No attendance record was being maintained. 2. The attendance record was not being consistently completed. 3. The record did not include the name of at least one child. 4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child. 5. The record did not include the assigned group. 6. The record did not include the child’s weekly schedule. 7. The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each child’s arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program. 8. The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 07/01/2026

    • Meals and Snacks5180:2-13-22

      During this inspection it was determined that computer/device were on during meals and snacks. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 07/01/2026

    • 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) 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 currently dated. 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. TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. 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