The Journie Kids Academy
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 (8), Children's Records & Files (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 26, 202612 Findings12 Important
- Provider Responsibilities5180:2-13-07
During the inspection, it was determined that the provider was not meeting the following requirements as noted in number(s) 1 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. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/11/2026
- Provider Responsibilities5180:2-13-07
During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not update OCLQS as noted in the following number 2 below: 1. A change in household composition including someone joining the household or leaving the household within five calendar days. 2. An individual staying in the home for more than ten consecutive calendar days. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/11/2026
- Provider Responsibilities5180:2-13-07
During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not [obtain or maintain the required liability insurance/have a completed JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for each child in care Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/01/2026
- Handwashing5180:2-13-13
During the inspection, it was determined the handwashing requirements were not being followed by the provider, program staff, residents, or a child in care, after diapering changing handwashing was not done by the provider. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/29/2026
- 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 1 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: 04/01/2026
- 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 15, 16 below: TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 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 two child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other All children enrollment forms were not updated, and not on the current JFS 01234 Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/29/2026
- Child Medical and Enrollment Records5180:2-13-15
During the inspection, it was determined that children’s records had not been available to the Department and/or the Ohio Department of Health. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/29/2026
- Child Medical and Enrollment Records5180:2-13-15
In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 1 below: 1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth 4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination 5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care 7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child 8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year 9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule 10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the child’s parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions 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: 03/29/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Compliant Closure | Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS__| Compliant | TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule 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 ee 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 - 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- Emergency Drills5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number 1 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. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/29/2026 |
- 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, 2 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: 03/29/2026
- Crib and Playpen Requirements5180:2-13-20
During the inspection, it was determined that sheets, mattresses and/or mattress covers did not meet the rule requirement as noted in number 10 below: 1. At least one crib or playpen did not have a sheet. 2. At least one sheet was too large. 3. At least one sheet was too small. 4. At least one sheet was torn. 5. The mattress was not at least one and one-half inches thick. 6. The mattress was not firm. 7. There was space between the mattress and the sides and end panels of the crib or playpen which exceeded one and one-half inches. 8. The mattress cover was not waterproof. 9. The mattress cover was torn. 10. Other: The mattress was covered in plastic. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/29/2026
- Infant Daily Care5180:2-13-23
During the inspection, it was determined that the program’s infant daily care did not meet the requirements of this rule as noted in number4 below: 1. Infants could not safely and comfortably sit, crawl, toddle, or walk and play according to the infant's stage of development; 2. Infants were not removed from the crib, swing, infant seat, exercise seat or other equipment throughout the day for individual attention; 3. Each non-crawling infant was not provided the opportunity for tummy time each day; 4. Other A Infant was not strapped on the diaper changing table, while diaper changing was taken place. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae | Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/29/2026 |