KIDS SPACE

4012 JAMESTOWN ST, Cincinnati, OH 452051
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 1

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

August 5, 2025

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
KIDS SPACE
License number
2200023305
Location
4012 JAMESTOWN ST, Cincinnati, OH 45205
Status
1
Safety grade
C (Average), score 70.4/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected August 5, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average70.4 / 100
Health43/100
Safety93/100
Staffing85/100
Compliance57/100

23

Total Violations

Aug 5, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (23)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-03Aug 5, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 8/2/2024 & 3/4/2025. 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13Aug 5, 2025

It was determined, the provider was not responsible for creating, maintaining or implementing the policies and procedures detailed in appendix C and D of 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13Aug 5, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that parent(s) of the children enrolled in the program were not provided with a copy of appendix D to 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

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-12Aug 5, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program were not properly housed or cared for or posed a threat to the safety or health of the children as noted in number(s) 5,6 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 [ ].A pet that poses a threat to the children shall not be at the program. All pets at the program must receive proper care and housing. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Aug 5, 2025

In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number(s) 1,2 below:1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the childs parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions11. Other [ ] 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 5, 2025

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(s) 2 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 5, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the method for tracking the children in the group did not meet the requirements in rule as noted in the number(s) 1 below:1. There was no method in place.2. The method did not include each childs name.3. The method did not include each childs birthdate.4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times.5. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-18Aug 5, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number(s) 1 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-23Aug 5, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the written record used to document infant routines and activities did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 2,3,4, 5 below: 1. A daily written record was not provided to the parent or person picking up the infant on a daily basis. 2.Food intake was missing.3.Sleeping patterns was missing.4.Times and results of diaper changes was missing.5.Information about daily activities was missing.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALHEALTH5180:2-13Mar 4, 2025

On the day of the inspection, the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item number(s) 14, 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: Closed - Not Addressed

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-10Mar 4, 2025

In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s) 1,4 below:1. First Aid - expired training2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule4. CPR - expired training5. CPR - had not taken CPR training6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training10. Communicable Disease - expired training11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the ruleCorrect the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-16Mar 4, 2025

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(s) 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 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, missing pages and updates.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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-18Mar 4, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number(s) 1 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING5101:2-13-02Aug 2, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the information in number(s) 4 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALHEALTH5101:2-13Aug 2, 2024

On the day of the inspection, the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item number(s) 14, 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: Closed - Not Addressed

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-16Aug 2, 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(s) 14, 15, 18, 20 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, incomplete.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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-07Mar 22, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not [obtain or maintain the required liability insurance/have a completed JFS 01933 "Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers" completed for each child in care]. 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

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Mar 22, 2024

In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 1 below:1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the childs parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Mar 22, 2024

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 1 and 14 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-18Mar 22, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 1 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING5101:2-13-02Dec 11, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined the information in number(s) 4 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Dec 11, 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 the items in number(s) 14 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

CRITICALSAFETY5101:2-13-11Jun 2, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that an area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a continuous fence or natural barrier that ensured children were not able to leave the playground area. The fence or natural barrier was determined to not present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the program as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. The fence, natural barrier, or combination of a fence and natural barrier was not continuous.2. The fencing had missing slat boards through which children could leave the program.3. The fencing was broken.4. The fencing was loose.5. The fencing was rotting.6. The gate was broken and did not close.7. The latch on the gate was broken.8. The latch was easily opened by children on the playground.9. The gate had no latch.10. Other [ ].Discontinue use of the playground and provide a space for outdoor play which is well defined by a continuous fence or natural barrier and protected from other hazards. 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 KIDS SPACE's safety grade?

KIDS SPACE has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 70.4 out of 100.

How many violations does KIDS SPACE have?

KIDS SPACE has 23 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 3 serious, and 17 minor.

When was KIDS SPACE last inspected?

KIDS SPACE was last inspected on August 5, 2025.

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