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We Care Child Care

2301 Walden Glen Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45231 · Hamilton County License #2200021447
7
inspections on file
30
recorded violations
0
health & safety class
Sep 17, 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 We Care Child Care
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Sep 17, 2026CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed4Official report · PDF
Mar 18, 2026CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed10Official report · PDF
Nov 13, 2025CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Not Addressed5Official report · PDF
Apr 17, 2025CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed2Official report · PDF
Oct 17, 2024CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed3Official report · PDF
May 9, 2024CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed5Official report · PDF
Dec 14, 2023CompliancePartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed1Official 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.

Sep 17, 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
5180:2-13-14 — Vehicle Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not follow regulations and/or safety precautions when children were transported. was The following was observed: • Child restraint systems were not used. ¢ Children were riding in seats that were not securely anchored. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes assurance that these safety guidelines will be met when children are transported, and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 18, 2026
StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5180:2-13-14 — Vehicle Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that while transporting children, the driver failed to follow safety precautions The following was observed: Driver failed to ensure all children were in proper seating restraints in the vehicle. Submit the program's corrective action plan to ensure children are supervised at all times.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 18, 2026
StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5180:2-13-14 — Vehicle Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined the vehicle utilized by the program does not meet the requirements for transporting children in care in that commercial van Ford Ecoline used to transport kids. 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 18, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-13-18 — Attendance

“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record. The following was observed: Child name, date of birth, weekly schedule, and arrival/departure times missing on attendance records at the program for one child. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Compliance · 10 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
5180:2-13-04 — Fire Safety for Type B Homes

“During the inspection, it was determined the program's alternate escape route was blocked. 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 17, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-02 — Information in OCLQS

“During the inspection, it was determined the information in numbers 2, 4, 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 Apr 17, 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 number 7 below on live time in Kinder Connect and numbers 4 and 9 below for written attendance. 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 including year 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. 9. Attendance was not dated for the week Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 17, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low 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 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 1 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 [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 17, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-13 — Clean environment and equipment

“During the inspection, it was determined that a trash bag was stored in an area approved for child care. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 17, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-13 — Clean environment and equipment

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program was not providing a clean and healthy environment, furniture, materials and equipment as required by Appendix A, as noted in number 29 below: 1. Item(s) soiled with blood or bodily fluids were not cleaned/sanitized immediately. 2. Blankets/sheets were not cleaned weekly, when soiled, or before use by another child. 3. Children's individual blankets and belongings were stored in an unsanitary manner. 4. Bottles, bottle caps, nipples and other equipment used for bottle feeding were not cleaned and sanitized in a dishwasher or by washing, rinsing, and boiling for one minute. 5. Carpets were not vacuumed weekly or cleaned when soiled. 6. Changing table/pad was not sanitized after each use or cleaned when visibly soiled. 7. Reusable cloths were not being washed daily or when visibly soiled. 8. Cots/Pads/Mats were not cleaned and sanitized before assigning to a different child, when used by a sick child, when soiled or at least every three months. 9. Cribs were not cleaned and sanitized monthly, or when soiled, or before use by another child. 10. Diaper Receptacles were not cleaned and sanitized daily or more frequently as needed to eliminate odor. 11. Dishes/Cups/Silverware were not cleaned and sanitized after each use. 12. Water Containers were not labeled with the child's name, or were not cleaned and sanitized before use again on another day. 13. Dress up clothes and hats (dramatic play) were not cleaned monthly or when soiled. 14. Floors were not cleaned weekly or when soiled. 15. The food prep area, including sinks, were not cleaned before and after preparing food (including bottle preparation) or between preparing raw or cooked food. 16. Potty chairs were not cleaned after each use, rinsed with water, cleaned and sanitized or contents were not emptied into a toilet. 17. Food tables, highchair trays were not cleaned before and after each use. 18. Tables used for play were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized daily. 19. Toilet bowls were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized weekly. 20. Toilet seat(s), handle(s) and hand washing sink(s) were not cleaned when visibly soiled or sanitized daily. 21. Mouthed toys were not cleaned and sanitized after each child’s use. 22. Toys, other than those mouthed by children, were not cleaned monthly or when visibly soiled. 23. Washable furniture, including fabrics on infant equipment, were not cleaned weekly or when soiled. 24. Upholstered furniture was not steam cleaned when soiled. 25. Slip covers were not washed at least every six months or when soiled. 26. Wastebaskets/rinse buckets, including lids, were not being emptied daily or cleaned and sanitized when visibly soiled. 27. The manufacturer's directions for the cleaning product were not followed. 28. The solution used for sanitizing was not a commercial product registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a sanitizer. 29. Other: Mop water and dirty mop accessible Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout Furniture, materials and equipment must be maintained according to the cleaning and sanitizing schedule in Appendix A to this rule. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Apr 17, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number 15 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area. 9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 11. Other potentially hazardous substance [ ] was accessible to children in the [ ] area. 12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled. 13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision. 14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Laundry detergent accessible near bathroom, cleaner accessible under kitchen sink 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 Apr 17, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-17 — Programming

“During the inspection, it was determined the current daily schedule that accounts for all 24 hours the program is open was not posted in the program. 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 17, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-20 — Crib and Playpen Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that a playpen was used for storage. 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 17, 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 numbers 3, 4, 5 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. Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout!”

Corrective action plan due Apr 17, 2026
Nov 13, 2025Compliance · 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.

StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5180:2-13-21 — Evening and Overnight Care

“During the inspection, it was determined children were not supervised as noted in number 2 below: 1. The provider or child care staff member did not remain awake until all children were asleep. 2. Children under the age of five did not sleep on the same floor as the child care staff member. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Dec 14, 2025
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 number 2 below on Kinder Connect 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 Dec 14, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-16 — First Aid Kit/Standard Precautions

“During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit [onsite/ on the vehicle/ on a field trip] 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 8 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); 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; Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 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 Dec 14, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-13-23 — Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

“During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form were not updated as required by 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 Dec 14, 2025
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 4 and 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 Chir Department of i eg Children & Yout! 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 Dec 14, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Compliance · 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.

StandardState weight: Moderate risk
5180:2-13-09 — Background Checks

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) 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 May 18, 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 missing information on page two for Damilah and Deyorr. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due May 18, 2025
Oct 17, 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.

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

“During the inspection, it was determined the attendance was not being documented in live time upon arrival and departure of children. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 17, 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. The form number for this is JFS 1251. 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 Nov 17, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-13 — Written Policies and Procedures

“It was determined, the provider had not updated the policies and procedures/handbook. The form number for this is JFS 1312 and can be found on form central.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 17, 2024
May 9, 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
5101:2-13-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 162 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 Jun 9, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-13-16 — First Aid Kit/Standard Precautions

“During the inspection, it was determined that the programs first aid kit was missing tweezers. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 9, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-13-23 — Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

“During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form were not on file, as required by 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 Jun 9, 2024
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5101:2-13-07 — Provider Responsibilities

“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have the most current JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for Kayden, Riquia, Riylah, and Riylan. 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 Jun 9, 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”, needed updated for Riquia, Riylah, Riylan, DaMilah, and Kayden. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 9, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Compliance · 1 deficiency 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
5101:2-13-10 — Professional Development

“In review of records, it was determined the Child Care Staff Member(s) indicated on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number(s) 1. 1. The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development. 2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule. 5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development. 6. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jan 14, 2024

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