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Little Dreamers Big Believers

8781 Cottonwood Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45231 · Hamilton County License #000000928760272
6
inspections on file
24
recorded violations
0
health & safety class
Jun 1, 2026
last inspection

Inspection history

Source: Ohio Department of Children and Youth

Records held from Sep 12, 2023 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.

Ohio publishes its inspection findings only as scanned report images. The findings shown here were transcribed from those scans; the archived original report linked on each visit is the authoritative record. Findings the inspector handled as technical assistance are not violations and are not listed.

Inspection history for Little Dreamers Big Believers
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Jun 1, 2026CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed4Official report · PDF
Dec 4, 2025CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed3Official report · PDF
Feb 13, 2025CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed7Official report · PDF
Aug 30, 2024CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed5Official report · PDF
Mar 27, 2024CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed3Official report · PDF
Nov 9, 2023CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed2Official report · PDF

Violations

Text reproduced verbatim · Ohio Department of Children and Youth
How to read violations

Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.

Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child

Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.

Jun 1, 2026Compliance · 4 deficiencies citedOfficial report

Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.

StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5180:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“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 the program did not protect children from an unsafe item or condition or equipment due to the following number 15 below: 1. Pull cord(s) on the window blind(s). 2. Extension cord(s); electrical cord(s) attached to an object that could result in a severe injury if pulled. 3. Stacked tables. 4. Folding tables. 5. Matches and/or a lighter. 6. Power tool(s). 7. Live wires. 8. Stove(s) that are either on or able to be turned on by a child. 9. Asbestos. 10. Traffic. 11. A body of water. 12. Awell. 13. Environmental hazard(s) confirmed by local authorities having jurisdiction over the hazard. 14. A crockpot used to heat bottles. 15. Sharp knife in kitchen drawer accessible 16. Large or heavy pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout 17. Marijuana was accessible to children. 18. Other [ ]. Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jul 2, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-02 — Information in OCLQS

“During the inspection, it was determined the information in numbers 4 and 5 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 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 Jul 2, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-03 — Inspection Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded correctly to the non- compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 12/4/2025. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jul 2, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-18 — Attendance

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in numbers 4, 5, 6, and 8 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 Jul 2, 2026
Dec 4, 2025Compliance · 3 deficiencies citedOfficial report

Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.

PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 126 degrees in the bathroom. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jan 4, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-10 — Health Training

“In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in numbers 10 and 14 below: 1. First Aid - expired training 2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training 3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 4. CPR - expired training 5. CPR - had not taken CPR training 6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training 7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care 8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training 11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training 12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training 13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training 15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training 16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jan 4, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-15 — Child Medical and Enrollment Records

“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 number 3, 10, 4, 12 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. Other [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jan 4, 2026
Feb 13, 2025Compliance · 7 deficiencies citedOfficial report

Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.

StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5180:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“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 the program had matches accessible in a kitchen drawer. There was also tools and other hardware liquids located in the same kitchen drawer. Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Mar 15, 2025
StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5180:2-13-11 — Outdoor Space

“During the inspection, it was determined that an area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a continuous fence in good condition, or natural barrier, that ensured children were not Chir Department of i Le Children & Yout! able to leave the playground area. The fence or natural barrier was determined to not be continuous. Provider will need to put a barrier where there is a space in the fencing. Discontinue use of the playground and provide a space for outdoor play which is well defined by a continuous fence or natural barrier and protected from other hazards. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Mar 15, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-02 — License Visible

“During the inspection, it was determined the provider's license was not in a location visible to parents, as required. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Mar 15, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-18 — Attendance

“During the inspection, it was determined the programs attendance record was not being consistently completed. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Mar 15, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies were accessible in the kitchen closet. 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 Mar 15, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-15 — Child Medical and Enrollment Records

“In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care was not the most current version of the form. Form was updated in 2021. Please print off this form and have the parents complete for each child in care. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Mar 15, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13 — Written Policies and Procedures

“It was determined, the provider did not have the most current handbook on file and completed. The new handbook is form number JFS 1312.”

Corrective action plan due Mar 15, 2025
Aug 30, 2024Compliance · 5 deficiencies citedOfficial report

Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.

PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-13-18 — Attendance

“During the inspection, it was determined the program was not consistently maintaining or documenting written attendance records. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 3, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-13-16 — Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

“During the inspection, it was determined the program’s written emergency preparedness and response plan was not on file. 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 Oct 3, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-13-14 — Requirements for Field and Routine Trips

“In review of the program's records, it was determined that a routine trip form was not on file for Emery. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 3, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-13-15 — Child Medical and Enrollment Records

“In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care”, was not the most current form. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 3, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-13 — Written Policies and Procedures

“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 Oct 3, 2024
Mar 27, 2024Compliance · 3 deficiencies citedOfficial report

Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.

StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5101:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, bleach and laundry detergent were determined to be accessible in the laundry room. The room needs to be gated off or the items need put out of reach. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 26, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 138 degrees in the bathroom. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 26, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, paint cans were determined to be accessible to the children downstairs. Please make sure to gate this area off or put these items up. 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 Apr 26, 2024
Nov 9, 2023Compliance · 2 deficiencies citedOfficial report

Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.

PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined that a kitchen knife and a tool was found in the kitchen lower drawers. This needs placed out of reach or a child lock needs to be used on the drawers. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Dec 15, 2023
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-13-15 — Child Medical and Enrollment Records

“In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 “Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care” was not the most current form version for the children in care. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Dec 15, 2023

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