JAMES N. GAMBLE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
4 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: 3
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
February 12, 2026
Provenance
Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- JAMES N. GAMBLE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- License number
- 1000099993
- Location
- 2700 FELICITY PL, Cincinnati, OH 45211
- Status
- 3
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 48.7/100
- Inspection record
- 4 inspections, last inspected February 12, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
38
Total Violations
Feb 12, 2026
Last Inspection
N/A
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (38)
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
A child was observed left alone or unsupervised.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Submitted
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection, it was observed that child staff ratios are not maintained at all times.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Not Submitted
During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks to meet the requirements for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) when serving children under publicly funded child care or head start programs.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes verified during the annual visit did not have documentation to meet requirements.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks (FBI) that meet the requirements.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks to meet the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) for programs serving children under publicly funded child care or head start were not updated every five years.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider. Two staff members do not have current CPR training.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider. Three staff members do not have a current First Aid training.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date. Two staff members have not completed the required orientation.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment. Two staff members do not have current statements on file.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include a medical signed by a licensed physician. One medical statement did not have a signature by a licensed physician.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided
It was observed or reported that a child was left unattended inside or outside the facility. 3 students were allowed to go to their lockers in the hallway. The teacher went back into the classroom and was not watching the students.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment. One staff member was missing a medical statement.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person on site does not have a current age-appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider. Five staff members do not have current First Aid training.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes verified during the annual visit did not have documentation to meet requirements. Substitutes did not have files on hand to review.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date. 2 staff members have not completed the ODE Licensing Orientation.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements. 2 staff members had not completed the ODE Licensing Orientation and 1 staff member did not have a medical statement.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider. Six staff members do not have current CPR training.
Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is JAMES N. GAMBLE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's safety grade?
JAMES N. GAMBLE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 48.7 out of 100.
How many violations does JAMES N. GAMBLE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
JAMES N. GAMBLE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 38 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 22 serious, and 16 minor.
When was JAMES N. GAMBLE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL last inspected?
JAMES N. GAMBLE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL was last inspected on February 12, 2026.