The Babysitters Academy
25650 COLUMBUS ROAD, BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OH 44146Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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 (6), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 11 total findings, 2 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 27, 202611 Findings2 Critical9 Important
- Safe Environment5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number 11 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 11. Other potentially hazardous substance Cleaning sprays was accessible to children in the main bathroom area. 12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled. 13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision. 14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Other: [ ]. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance is no longer accessible to children and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/27/2026
- 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: sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 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. Other Razors in main bathroom. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/27/2026
- Denial, Revocation, and Suspension5180:2-13-05
During the inspection, it was determined that the program had been issued a notice of intent to revoke the program's license and notification requirements had not been met as required in number 2 below: 1. The program did not notify the families of all enrolled children within forty-eight hours of receipt of the notice. 2. The program did not post the notice of intent in a noticeable location within forty-eight hours of receipt of the notice. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/27/2026
- Provider Responsibilities5180:2-13-07
During the inspection, it was determined that the provider was not meeting the following requirements as noted in number 4 below : 1. The provider no longer resides at the licensed location. 2. The licensed provider has additional activities/employment during operating hours, in that [ ]. 3. The provider was not on-site for 75 percent of the program’s operating hours as required by this rule. 4. The provider did not have hours of availability to meet with parents a noticeable location. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/27/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Compliant Closure [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 a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae | Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), 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 5180:2-13-04 Flammable and Compliant Combustible Materials in a Type B Home [Rule 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 [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Compliant Procedures [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Type B Provider - Foster | Compliant Parent [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a i PRule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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 PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Compliant Development [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Indoor Space Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Equipment Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oo a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Carbon Monoxide Compliant Detectors - Type B Only [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable an a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Compliant Enrollment Records [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Toothbrushing Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field | Compliant and Routine Trips [Rule 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 a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule ————SCS—S Status ——~SCS~S Do curenting Statements), Paplicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Records Retention | Compliant and Confidentiality [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 sd 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 Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Group Size and Ratios Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oo a P Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable ee a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Compliant Care PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Compliant Requirements P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Child Guidance [Compliant TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule 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 Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Food Handling Compliant re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — _ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care Compliant ee | Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Compliant Preparation [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oe a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —~ a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth (a PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Compliant Swimming [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Compliant Requirements
- Background Checks5180:2-13-09
During the inspection, it was determined that the resident, employee, child care staff member or substitute child care staff member listed on the Employee Record Chart, was not eligible to be employed as noted in number 1 below: 1. The Individual had a JFS 01176 “Program Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care” on file stating the individual was not eligible for employment and/or residency, and the program allowed the individual to reside in the home and/or remain employed. 2. The JFS 01178 “Request for Review of Background Check Decision for Child Care” had been submitted for the individual(s) and the program allowed the individual to be on-site during the review by ODJFS. The individual must be immediately released from the program. Rule 5180:2-13-03 requires the program to notify parents when a serious risk non-compliance is cited. The notification must inform parents of the serious risk non-compliance and include the Department of Children and Youth website and location of further information regarding the determination. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement the individual is no longer employed or residing in the home, or a copy of the updated JFS 01176, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/06/2026 Moderate Risk Non-Compliances No Moderate Risk Non-Compliances were observed during this inspection sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth CT Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined the JFS 01201 "Dental First Aid" was not [completed/posted]. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/27/2026
- Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined the following information was not posted for item numbers 1, 2 and 3 below: 1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes. 2. Weather alert plan was missing details for [ ]. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/27/2026
- Emergency Drills5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item numbers 1, 2, and 3 below: 1. Monthly fire drills 2. | Monthly weather emergency drills March through September 3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/27/2026 sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae
- Programming5180:2-13-17
During the inspection, it was determined the daily schedule was not [posted/in a visible place] in the program. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/27/2026 |
- Materials and Equipment5180:2-13-17
During the inspection, it was determined that equipment and materials in the following categories were not provided in sufficient quantities for children in the classroom, as required 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, and 11. 1. Art supplies (excludes infants) 2. Manipulative materials and equipment 3. Blocks 4. Science-nature equipment (excludes infants) 5. Language arts and auditory materials and equipment 6. Pretend or dramatic play materials 7. Music equipment 8. Transportation materials and equipment 9. Gross motor equipment 10. Sensory motor equipment 11. School age children were not provided sufficient equipment and materials in at least five of the first nine categories above. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/27/2026
- 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 1 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. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth eee ee
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