Thinking Cap Child Care 2
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.3 / 5
- 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. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Level 3. 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
- Step Up to Quality Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- 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 (1). The single finding was not critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Background Checks5180:2-13-09
In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number 4 below: 1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR. 2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI. 3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file. 4. Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/21/2026 TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth Le Low Risk Non-Compliances No Low Risk Non-Compliances were observed during this inspection Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Change of Location Not Verified re [Rule Csi Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Not Verified Closure [Rule C—C—C(‘SCs*d Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 License Visible Not Verified re [Rule —C—CSCSCid Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS __| Not Verified re [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Provider Medical Not Verified re TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae | Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Type A Ownership Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Not Verified Requirements [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Building Inspections for | Not Verified Type A Homes | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Fire Inspections for Type | Not Verified A Homes | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-05 Denial, Revocation, and | Not Verified Suspension [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Staff Records Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities | Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Not Verified Procedures | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements | Not Verified re pRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Not Verified Requirements P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Whistle Blower Not Verified PO TG i Department of - Children & Youth ae [Rule —SSC*d Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Health Training Not Verified re [Rule ——CSC*d Starts Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Not Verified Development [Rule —“Cs~—CSCSCSC*d Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space Not Verified ee [Rule Csi Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Equipment Not Verified re [Rule —C—C—CSCid Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment Not Verified re [Rule —C—s—‘CSCSC*d Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Fall Zone Not Verified ee [Rule Cid Status, | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment Not Verified ee [Rule —i‘CSCSCid Starts “| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a _ ee [Rule Csi Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Handwashing Not Verified re [Rule —C—‘Ci‘CSCid Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and_ | Not Verified equipment sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Not Verified for Field and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field Not Verified and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Toothbrushing Not Verified re [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Smoke Free Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Driver Requirements Not Verified ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Inspections Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Requirements Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Not Verified Enrollment Records [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Health Conditions Not Verified ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Records Retention | Not Verified and Confidentiality PRule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and Not Verified General Emergency Plan [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Drills Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Not Verified Precautions [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Communicable Diseases | Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Incident/Injury Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Programming Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Not Verified Preparedness and Response Plan [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Not Verified Equipment [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Group Size and Ratios _| Not Verified ee [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Attendance Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Supervision Not Verified Pe TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 School Age Supervision | Not Verified re [Rue Cd Status, | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Not Verified and Hygiene [Rule CCSCSC*id Status =| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Child Guidance Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Not Verified Requirements [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Not Verified Requirements [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Not Verified Care [Rue CSCSCSC*d' Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks Not Verified re [Rule Csi Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Fluid Milk Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Food Handling Not Verified re [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care Not Verified re TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Not Verified Preparation [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Diapering Not Verified ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 On-site Pools Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Swimming Sites Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Not Verified Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Not Verified Swimming [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Indoor Space Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5101:2-13-08 Review Policies and Not Verified Procedures