EDWARDS, KARA
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
7 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: 1
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
February 4, 2026
Provenance
Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- EDWARDS, KARA
- License number
- 903597896
- Location
- 1088 GRACEWIND COURT, Cincinnati, OH 45231
- Status
- 1
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 85.0/100
- Inspection record
- 7 inspections, last inspected February 4, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
18
Total Violations
Feb 4, 2026
Last Inspection
N/A
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (18)
During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in numbers 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 below. Children need tapped in and out in live time on Kinder Connect by parents. Written attendance should also be documented in live time. Written attendance needs kept on file for one year.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
During the inspection, it was determined that the written record used to document infant routines and activities was not being completed in live time.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined the JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" was missing program name on some of the children's liability forms. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 132 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.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
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, 4, 6, 5, 10, 15, 14, 13 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/guardians 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.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 3 below. 1. The menu was not posted.2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents.3. The menu was not currently dated.4. The entire menu was substituted.5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served.6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu.Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of the program's records, it was determined that routine trip forms were not being updated with an entire new form each year. Ares S. was missing the trip formPlease be mindful that ODJFS also recently updated this form and the enrollment form. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
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. See below:1. Kash B.- 1st parent work info missing, 2nd parent info missing, doctor information incomplete, and diaper statement on page 4 incomplete2. Naya H.- Doctor info incomplete, provider needs to complete diaper part on page 4 for the hours 3. Nazaiah H.- Both parent work info incomplete, doctor info incomplete, and provider needs to complete the diaper part on page 44. Gabriel J.- 2nd parent info missing, provider diaper policy needs added on page 45. Ares S.- Name missing at top of pages 2 and 36. Eric R.- Parent 1 work city missing, and provider needs to complete diaper part on page 4 or diaper statement in general needs updated (child is 5 now)7. Ericka R.- Parent 1 work city missing, and both parents missing best way to contact.8. Giovanni S.- 2nd parent info missingParent can write "N/A" in large letters or simply cross the 2nd parent section out as wellSubmit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined the program did not have children tapped in, in live time on Kinder Connect. Children need tapped in upon arrival and departure of the program at all times. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form were not on file for Kash and Kaliyah, 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
During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a completed JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for Kash, Aries, Gabriel, and Giovanni. These children did not have the JFS version of the liability form 1933. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained. OPR dashboard does not include Georgia. Also, Georgia was missing a hire date and role position. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of records, it was determined he child care staff member(s) and provider had not completed at least six hours of professional development.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of the program's records, it was determined that Kaysen and Carter routine trip form was missing their names on the form.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan was not on file. You need to fill this form out and keep on file. Form number is JFS 1251.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
During the inspection, it was determined that the programs first aid kit was missing a 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);Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During this inspection, it was determined the refrigerator did not maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or belowCorrect the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
In review of of the children's records, it was determined that the ODJFS 1305 Child Medical Statement was not on file for Kaysen. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EDWARDS, KARA's safety grade?
EDWARDS, KARA has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.0 out of 100.
How many violations does EDWARDS, KARA have?
EDWARDS, KARA has 18 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 1 serious, and 17 minor.
When was EDWARDS, KARA last inspected?
EDWARDS, KARA was last inspected on February 4, 2026.