LITTLE DREAMERS BIG BELIEVERS

8781 COTTONWOOD DR., Cincinnati, OH 452312
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 2

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

December 4, 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
LITTLE DREAMERS BIG BELIEVERS
License number
928760272
Location
8781 COTTONWOOD DR., Cincinnati, OH 45231
Status
2
Safety grade
C (Average), score 79.5/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected December 4, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average79.5 / 100
Health61/100
Safety81/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance81/100

22

Total Violations

Dec 4, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (22)

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-10Dec 4, 2025

In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in numbers 10 and 14 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

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-12Dec 4, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 126 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

CRITICALHEALTH5180:2-13-15Dec 4, 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 3, 10, 4, 12 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: Closed - Not Addressed

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-18Feb 13, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the programs attendance record was not being consistently completed.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-12Feb 13, 2025

During the inspection, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies were accessible in the kitchen closet. 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

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-12Feb 13, 2025

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 had matches accessible in a kitchen drawer. There was also tools and other hardware liquids located in the same kitchen drawer.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

MINORHEALTH5180:2-13-15Feb 13, 2025

In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care was not the most current version of the form. Form was updated in 2021. Please print off this form and have the parents complete for each child in care.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13-02Feb 13, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the providers license was not in a location visible to parents, as required. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5180:2-13Feb 13, 2025

It was determined, the provider did not have the most current handbook on file and completed. The new handbook is form number JFS 1312.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5180:2-13-11Feb 13, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that an area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a continuous fence in good condition, or natural barrier, that ensured children were not able to leave the playground area. The fence or natural barrier was determined to not be continuous. Provider will need to put a barrier where there is a space in the fencing. 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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-18Aug 30, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the program was not consistently maintaining or documenting written attendance records.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13Aug 30, 2024

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

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-14Aug 30, 2024

In review of the program's records, it was determined that a routine trip form was not on file for Emery.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15Aug 30, 2024

In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, was not the most current form. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-16Aug 30, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan was not on file.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

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-12Mar 27, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 138 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

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-12Mar 27, 2024

During the inspection, bleach and laundry detergent were determined to be accessible in the laundry room. The room needs to be gated off or the items need put out of reach. 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

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-12Mar 27, 2024

During the inspection, paint cans were determined to be accessible to the children downstairs. Please make sure to gate this area off or put these items up. 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

MINORSAFETY5101:2-13-12Nov 9, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that a kitchen knife and a tool was found in the kitchen lower drawers. This needs placed out of reach or a child lock needs to be used on the drawers. 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 9, 2023

In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care was not the most current form version for the children in care. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORCOMPLIANCE5101:2-13-07May 18, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not obtain or maintain the required liability insurance or 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

MINORHEALTH5101:2-13-15May 18, 2023

In review of the children's records, it was determined that the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care" was the old version of the form for all kids in care. Please update all kids enrollment to the newest version. Submit the program's 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 LITTLE DREAMERS BIG BELIEVERS's safety grade?

LITTLE DREAMERS BIG BELIEVERS has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 79.5 out of 100.

How many violations does LITTLE DREAMERS BIG BELIEVERS have?

LITTLE DREAMERS BIG BELIEVERS has 22 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 0 serious, and 21 minor.

When was LITTLE DREAMERS BIG BELIEVERS last inspected?

LITTLE DREAMERS BIG BELIEVERS was last inspected on December 4, 2025.

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