ADJA'S HAPPY FEET DAYCARE

1624 FIRST AVENUE, Cincinnati, OH 452050
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

7 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 0

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 23, 2025

Provenance

Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
ADJA'S HAPPY FEET DAYCARE
License number
2210025435
Location
1624 FIRST AVENUE, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Status
0
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 62.8/100
Inspection record
7 inspections, last inspected September 23, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average62.8 / 100
Health36/100
Safety99/100
Staffing49/100
Compliance69/100

26

Total Violations

Sep 23, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (26)

CRITICALHEALTH5180:2-13-14Sep 23, 2025

The following items need to be taken on routine trips and field trips:1. First aid supplies;2. JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health information 3. A working cellular phone or other means of immediate communication (not to be used while a vehicle is in motion).During the inspection, it was determined item number 2 missing. Submit the programs action plan to meet the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-14Sep 23, 2025

In review of the program's records, it was determined that routine trip forms were not updated annually with a new form. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Sep 23, 2025

In review of the children's records, it was determined the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, as required, see below:1. Jameelah K.- Missing parent work number on form2. Mamadou N.- 2nd parent info missing3. Adama N.- 2nd parent info missing and program name not listed on transport section4. Nafissatou M.- Parent work missing, emergency contact does not show how related to child5. Moustapha M.- Parent work missing, 2nd parent info missing6. Sofiyaa D.- Parent 1 work number missing, father can NOT be listed as emergency contact, policy acknowledgement not checked on page 4, question on page 2 missed7. Zara I.- Father can NOT be listed as emergency contact8. Sire- Father can NOT be listed as emergency contact9. Ibrahim and Souleimane S.- Parent work address missing, program name needs listed on transport section, 2nd parent info missing10. Ben S.- Program name missing from transport section11. Naye S.- Parent work info incompleteSubmit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Sep 23, 2025

In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for Sofiyaa D.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-16Sep 23, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan" was missing the phone number for Emergency Management agency.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-18Sep 23, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the program was not having parents tap in their children in live time on Kinder Connect. Children always need tapped in upon arrival and departure of the program. Also Sofiyaa needs added to written attendance and wrote in for arrival and departure.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5180:2-13-23Sep 23, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants was not on file for Sire, 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13Mar 5, 2025

On the day of the inspection, the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing a section about offering a space for mothers to feed or pump. Programs shall have a policy in place describing supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for mothers who wish to do so (if the program serves infants or toddlers). Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Mar 5, 2025

In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care was needing updated for every child except Moustapha, Benhamid, Chozen, and Jameelah. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5180:2-13-23Mar 5, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form were not updated for Mamadou, 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-14Mar 5, 2025

In review of the program's records, it was determined that routine trip forms were not updated annually for all kids except for Jameelah.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Mar 5, 2025

In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for Chozen.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5180:2-13-10Mar 5, 2025

In review of records, it was determined the provider had not completed 6 hours of professional development training.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-13-10Sep 25, 2024

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 11. 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 programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-16Sep 25, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number 18 below:Procedures:1. The written emergency and preparedness and response plan had not been completed2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees3. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes4. Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism including a designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated5. 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 evacuated6. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies7. Loss of power, water, or heat8. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the programDetails:9. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent10. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions11. Emergency contact information for parents and the program12. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated13. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available14. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place15. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip16. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees17. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate18. Updating the plan on a yearly basis19. Contact with local emergency management officials20. The plan was unable to be implemented in that, [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-03Sep 25, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 5/1/2024. 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 programs 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALHEALTH5101:2-13Sep 25, 2024

On the day of the inspection, the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item number 15 below: General Information1. Name, address, email address and telephone number.2. Description of the providers program philosophy.3. Days and hours of operation, scheduled closings and basic daily schedule.4. Staff/child ratios and group size.5. Opportunities for parent involvement in activities.6. Opportunities for parents to meet with the provider regarding their child.7. Payment schedule, overtime charges and registration fees if applicable.8. Programs shall have a policy in place describing supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for mothers who wish to do so (if the program serves infants or toddlers). Provider Policies and Procedures9. Enrollment including required enrollment information.10. Care of children without immunizations.11. Attendance including procedures for arrival and departure, the program's absent day policy, releasing child to persons other than the parent, releasing a child according to a custody agreement and follow up when a child scheduled to arrive from another program or activity does not arrive.12. Supervision of children, including a separate supervision policy for school-age children, if applicable.13. Child guidance.14. Suspension and expulsion.15. Ensure compliance with the Americans and Disabilities (ADA) including administering medication to children with disabilities and administering care procedures for children with disabilities.16. Outdoor play, including limitations placed on outdoor play due to weather or safety issues (considerations may include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, wind chill, ozone levels, pollen count, lightning, rain or ice). 17. Food and dietary policy, including information regarding meeting one-third of the child's recommended daily dietary allowance, policy regarding formula, breast milk, meals, and snacks and policy on providing supplemental food. 18. Management of illness including isolation precautions, symptoms for discharge and return, notification of parent of ill child and whether or not the provider will care for sick children.19. Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury.20. Administration of medication and topical products policy, medical foods, modified diets, and whether school age children are permitted to carry their own medical and ointments.21. Transportation policy for field trips, routine walks, if applicable, and emergencies including if the provider will provide child care services to children whose parents refuse to grant consent for transportation to the source of emergency treatment.22. Water activities/swimming.23. Infant care, if applicable, including feeding, frequency of diaper checks, and information about daily activities.24. Sleeping, napping and resting.25. Evening and overnight care, if applicable.26. Policy on hours of operation, closing due to weather, school delays or closings and any other factors.27. Use of a substitute child care staff member or child care staff member pursuant to 5101:2-13-08 of the Administrative Code for sick days, vacations or other time off.28. Situations that may require disenrollment of a child, if applicable.29. Problem or issue resolution for parents or employees to follow when needing assistance in resolving problems related to the family child care home.30.Formal screenings and assessments conducted on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to ODJFS pursuant to Chapter 5101:2-17 of the Administrative Code.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALSTAFFING5101:2-13-10May 1, 2024

In review of records, it was determined the Child Care Staff Member(s) indicated on the Employee Record Chart: Adja Kane did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number 1 below1. 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 programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Closed - Not Addressed

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-18May 1, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 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 childs weekly schedule.7.The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each childs 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 programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Nov 3, 2023

In review of of the children's records, it was determined that Chozen was missing the JFS 1305 Cover page "Child Medical Statement."Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Nov 3, 2023

In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care for Moustapha was missing the third page. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-16Jun 12, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the kit(s) was missing first aid tape and rolled gauze.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-22Jun 12, 2023

During this inspection, it was determined that food was not stored in a safe manner as noted in number 1 below:1. The refrigerator did not maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below;2. Milk was not refrigerated for approximately ( ) minutes after being served; 3. Food was observed thawing on the counter;4. Spoiled food was served to children.5. Other [ ].Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Jun 12, 2023

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 Soulieimane. A signature date was missing by the parent and administrator.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-12Apr 11, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 140 degrees in the following room 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5101:2-13-16Apr 11, 2023

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 5 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;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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ADJA'S HAPPY FEET DAYCARE's safety grade?

ADJA'S HAPPY FEET DAYCARE has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 62.8 out of 100.

How many violations does ADJA'S HAPPY FEET DAYCARE have?

ADJA'S HAPPY FEET DAYCARE has 26 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 4 serious, and 19 minor.

When was ADJA'S HAPPY FEET DAYCARE last inspected?

ADJA'S HAPPY FEET DAYCARE was last inspected on September 23, 2025.

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