The Future Is in Our Hands Childcare
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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 10, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Written Policies and Procedures5180:2-13
It was determined, the provider was not responsible for creating, maintaining or implementing the policies and procedures detailed in appendix C and D of this rule. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 12/14/2025 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Compliant Closure TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable a [Rule Cd 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 ee a PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ON a TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule _————SCS—S Status SCS Documenting Statements), Pappa le 5180:2-13-07 Type B Provider - Foster | Compliant Parent [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Compliant Requirements | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Whistle Blower Compliant re | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-09 Background Checks Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Health Training Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Compliant Development [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable es a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ae a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Fall Zone [Compliant TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [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 5180:2-13-12 Carbon Monoxide Compliant Detectors - Type B Only | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and | Compliant equipment | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable “oes _ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Compliant Enrollment Records | Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable oo a | 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 sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —o a [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Health Conditions Compliant re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Records Retention | Compliant and Confidentiality [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and Compliant General Emergency Plan [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oe 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 sd Status | Doocumenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Cid Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae —e a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Compliant Equipment [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Attendance Compliant re PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —e ™ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 School Age Supervision | Compliant re [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 Statements), If applicable ee a [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 TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth (a a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —o a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable a ™ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Compliant Preparation [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oo = ee PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Compliant Swimming | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Compliant Requirements
- Information in OCLQS5180:2-13-02
During the inspection, it was determined the information in number(s) 4 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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: 12/14/2025
- Pets5180:2-13-12
During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program were not properly Licensed as noted in number(s) 5 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: 12/14/2025
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number(s) 10,11, 12, 17,18 below: Procedures: sa i Department of hj Children & Youth 1. The written emergency and preparedness and response plan had not been completed 2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees 3. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes 4. Emergency outdoor and indoor lock-down or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bio-terrorism or terrorism including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated 5. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated 6. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies 7. Loss of power, water, or heat 8. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the program Details: 9. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent 10. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions 11. Emergency contact information for parents and the program 12. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated 13. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available 14. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place 15. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip 16. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees 17. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate 18. Updating the plan on a yearly basis 19. Contact with local emergency management officials 20. The plan was unable to be implemented in that, [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 12/14/2025
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written emergency and preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually as noted in number(s) [ ] below: 1. Child care staff members and employees were not trained annually. 2. Written documentation of the training was not kept on file. sa i Department of hj Children & Youth Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 12/14/2025