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Childery

The Educational Playhouse

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Level 2. 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.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
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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 · 12 Findings
Most recent: Jan 22, 2026Download Latest Report (PDF)
12 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.

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  1. Jan 22, 202612 Findings12 Important
    • Building Inspections for Type A Homes5180:2-13-04

      During the inspection, it was determined the program was using space for child care in a manner that was not inspected and approved by the Ohio Department of Commerce or local certified building authority as noted in number(s) [ ] below: 1. The [ ] room or space was not approved. 2. The space had been modified and not yet re-inspected and approved. 3. The 1st floor, which had not been approved by the building department for child care, was being used. 4. The building limitation had been exceeded. [ ] children were being cared for and the home had been approved for [ ] children. 5. The [ ] room(s) occupancy had been exceeded. [ ] children were being cared for in this space that had been approved for [ ] children. 6. Care was provided to [ ] children less than two and one-half years of age. This violated the program’s building code limitation in that, [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes building approval for use of this space, a written statement that the building occupancy limitations are being maintained, or a written statement that it is no longer being used, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/21/2026 sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth

    • Fire Inspections for Type A Homes5180:2-13-04

      During the inspection, it was determined the program had not obtained written approval from the local fire safety inspector or the state fire marshal as noted in number 3 below: 1. The program had not been inspected and approved within 12 months from the date of the last fire approval and the request for the new inspection was not made at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the previous approval. 2. The fire approval had not been obtained due to violations which required re-inspection. The fire inspection had occurred more than 30 days ago, and the program has not corrected the violations and/or scheduled a re- inspection with the fire inspector. 3. The 1st fl space was being used and had not been approved by the fire department or the state fire marshal’s office for child care. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes an updated fire approval, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/21/2026

    • Background Checks5180:2-13-09

      During the inspection, it was determined that child care staff member, with preliminary approval on file, had sole responsibility of children and the JFS 01176 "Program Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care" was not on file was required. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176 or a statement that the child care staff member (s) no longer have sole responsibility of children, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/22/2026

    • Fall Zone5180:2-13-11

      During the inspection, it was determined the fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) [ ] below: 1. The fall surface material had not been properly distributed, turned over or raked as needed. 2. The fall surface material was not being used according to manufacturer's guidelines for its use as a fall surface. 3. Other was worn and in poor condition The program is required to provide adequate fall zones under and around outdoor play equipment at all times. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/21/2026

    • 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(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 14 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. Other [ ]. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/21/2026

    • 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 4 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: 02/21/2026

    • Health Conditions5180:2-13-15

      In review of the children’s records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for caring for at least one child, indicated on the Children Records Review, with a condition that requires a JFS 01236 "Child Medical/Physical Care Plan" as noted in numbers 1 & 7 below: 1. No plan was on file. (Page 1) 2. Child’s name was missing. 3. Name of the condition was missing. 4. Indication if medication or medical food is required was missing. 5. Signs, symptoms or situations that require staff to take action were missing. 6. Activities, foods, environmental conditions to avoid were missing. 7. Training instructions for procedures for staff to follow were missing or incomplete. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth (Page 2) 8. Child's name was missing or not attached. 9. Child's date of birth was missing or not attached. 10. Child's weight was missing or not attached. 11. Name of the medication/medical food was missing or not attached. 12. Dosage of medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached. 13. Time for medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached. 14. Expiration date for medication/medical food was missing or not attached. 15. Symptoms that require staff to administer medication/medical food were missing or not attached. 16. Specific instructions to administer the medication/medical food were missing or not attached. 17. Actions to be taken if the symptoms do not subside were missing or not attached. 18. Physician's signature was missing or not attached. 19. The date of the physician's signature was missing or not attached. (Page 3) 20. Child's name was missing. 21. Instructions regarding emergency evacuation, if applicable, were missing. 22. Signature of parent granting permission to implement the plan and verifying training was missing. 23. Date of parent signature was missing. 24. Certified Professional Trainer information was missing. 25. Signature of certified professional who trained the program staff was missing, if parent was not the trainer. 26, Date of trainer signature was missing. 27. Printed name(s)of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing. 28. Signature(s) of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing. 29. Date of staff signature was missing. 30. Administrator/Provider signature was missing 31. Date of administrator/Provider was missing. (Page 4) 32. Child's name was missing. 33. Name of medication or medical food was missing. 34, Date the medication/medical food was administered was missing. 35. Time medication/medical food was administered was missing. 36. Dosage of medication/medical food that was administered was missing. 37. Signature of person administering medication/medical food was missing. 38. The plan was not followed or implemented. 39. The plan was not able to be implemented due to conflicting information. 40. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were onsite when a child requiring the plan was present. 41. Child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were not scheduled to be present the entire the time the child requiring the plan was onsite. 42. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 accompanied the child requiring the plan during a trip. 43. A child care staff member who had not been trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 performed the procedure. 44. Medication listed in the procedures to follow was not onsite available to administer as instructed and alternate instructions for this situation were not included on the plan. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed JFS 01236, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/21/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances

    • Child Medical and Enrollment Records5180:2-13-15

      In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care”, as required, for the items in numbers 3,4,6,12 & 15 below: 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked “yes” 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardian’s signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. 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    • First Aid Kit/Standard Precautions5180:2-13-16

      During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit onsite as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit(s) were missing the item(s) or the item(s) were not replaced after use and/or expired listed in number 11 below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; squares in assorted sizes; 3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes; 4.Tweezers; 5. Gauze rolled bandage; 6. Triangular bandage; 7. Rounded end scissors; 8. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only); sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 9. A working digital thermometer; 10. Disposable non-latex gloves; 11. A working flashlight; 12. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit; 13. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids; 14. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration; 15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only); 16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only). Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/21/2026

    • Crib and Playpen Requirements5180:2-13-20

      During the inspection, it was determined that a child had been place in a crib or playpen with the following number 2 below which could obstruct a provider or child care staff member’s view of the infant: 1. Busy box or other toy attached to the side of the crib or playpen. 2. A blanket hanging over the side of the crib or playpen. 3. Stuffed animal that is not large/soft enough that it could conform to the shape of the child’s face. 4. Other [ ] Correct the violation and submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth [ematsstonememimns __]

    • Evening and Overnight Care5180:2-13-21

      During the inspection, it was determined that children were not within sight or hearing at all times in that, a monitoring device was not used or operable when children slept in the evening or overnight hours. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/21/2026

    • 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 numbers 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. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/21/2026