ESSENTIAL LEARNING ACADEMY

142 KINSEY AVENUE, Cincinnati, OH 452191
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

7 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 1

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

January 15, 2026

Provenance

Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
ESSENTIAL LEARNING ACADEMY
License number
205323
Location
142 KINSEY AVENUE, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Status
1
Safety grade
C (Average), score 74.9/100
Inspection record
7 inspections, last inspected January 15, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average74.9 / 100
Health64/100
Safety88/100
Staffing69/100
Compliance81/100

19

Total Violations

Jan 15, 2026

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (19)

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-17Jan 15, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined the daily schedule did not account for all 24 hours the program was open. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-22Jan 15, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have the type of milk on-site to ensure that all children were served age-appropriate fluid milk requirements. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Program should have whole milk onsite- Vitamin A, Vitamin D, or 1% milk.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-12Jan 15, 2026

During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program were missing items as noted in number 5 below: 1. The animals cage was dirty with feces.2. The aquarium was unclean.3. The litter box was dirty with feces.4. A pet posed a threat to the safety of a child in that [ ].5. A pet requiring a license did not have a current license.6. Proper inoculation records were not on file at the program for a pet requiring inoculations.7. Children were exposed to the pet's urine and/or feces.8. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Jan 15, 2026

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, 11, 15, 14, 8, 10, 5, 12, 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-18Aug 18, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the program did not have children arrival written down for written attendance that were present. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Aug 18, 2025

In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care was not in compliance. See reasons below:1. Arlo Brown parent information missing (work contact as well) on page 1, diaper statement incomplete on page 42. Christopher Etheridge parent info missing, 2nd parent info missing, emergency contact incomplete, policy acknowledgement missing, name is not at top of enrollment forms3. Bryce Freeman 2nd parent info missing, 1st parent contact info missing, and diaper statement 4. Torian Hazel parent work info incomplete, parent contact incomplete, diaper statement on page 4 incomplete, and policy acknowledgement on page 4 not checked5. Faith Kelley parent info missing, 2nd parent info missing, questions on page 3 missing6. Rhea'Skye Kingston 2nd parent work info missing and contact info missing, policy acknowledgement missing7. McWhorter family- parent work info missing and 2nd parent info missing8. Whitehead family- 2nd parent work info missing. Omari and Pharoah missing diaper statement on page 4. Pharoah also missing diet question on page 2, and 1st parent work info9. Shanelle emergency contact info incomplete.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5180:2-13-07Aug 18, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the current hours of operation were not posted. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-12Aug 18, 2025

During the inspection, a hair product was determined to be accessible in bathroom upstairs. The product had a label to "keep out of reach of children."Provide staff training. Submit the programs 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-12Aug 18, 2025

During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it. A pressure washer was accessible outside.Provide staff training. Submit the programs 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Feb 12, 2025

In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care for Christopher was missing administrator and parent date on last page. Also the second page was missing an answer to a question on page 2 for the medical condition.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5180:2-13-23Feb 12, 2025

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 Nic'Kyran, 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

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-13-08Aug 21, 2024

In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) or substitute child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSTAFFING5101:2-13-07Aug 21, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained. Khalil was missing from the organization dashboard. Khalil was also missing a hire date and position title on their account.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALHEALTH5101:2-13Aug 21, 2024

On the day of the inspection, the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item number 8 and 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

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-12Feb 28, 2024

During the inspection, a bottle of Cutter bug repellant was found in the kitchen. Provide staff training. Submit the programs 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-12Feb 28, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 128-130 degrees in the bathroom used for handwashing upstairs in the home. 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

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-12Feb 28, 2024

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 their was a knife located in a kitchen drawer. Please put this item out of reach or get a child lock for this drawer. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALHEALTH5101:2-13-12Sep 13, 2023

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(s) [ ] 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. A well. 13. Environmental hazard(s) confirmed by local authorities having jurisdiction over the hazard.14. A crockpot used to heat bottles. 15. Immediate access to a knife. 16. Large or heavy pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 17. Other: candle was lit while children where in care and in the same room. 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 programs 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-22Sep 13, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 1 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ESSENTIAL LEARNING ACADEMY's safety grade?

ESSENTIAL LEARNING ACADEMY has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 74.9 out of 100.

How many violations does ESSENTIAL LEARNING ACADEMY have?

ESSENTIAL LEARNING ACADEMY has 19 total violations on record, including 2 critical, 2 serious, and 15 minor.

When was ESSENTIAL LEARNING ACADEMY last inspected?

ESSENTIAL LEARNING ACADEMY was last inspected on January 15, 2026.

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