Shine Nurture Center
5100 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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Anita Brown is a licensed home daycare in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since January 1, 2014.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM |
| Thursday | 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM |
| Friday | 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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Cost
Anita Brown has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hamilton County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all
For comparison: 93% of Ohio daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 13.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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5180:2-13-18 Attendance
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 7 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.”
5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field and Routine Trips
“In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met as listed in number 1 below: 1. Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises.2. The written permission was missing the childs name.3. The written permission was missing the date(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only).4. The written permission was missing the destination(s) of the trip(s).5. The written permission was missing the departure and return time(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only).6. The written permission was missing the signature of the parent.7. The written permission was missing the date on which the permission was signed.8. The written permission was missing a statement notifying parents how their child will be transported.9. Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually.10. Written parental permission forms for field trips and/or routine trips were not being maintained on file for at least one year from the date of the trip.11. Other: [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number 11 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area.2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] area.3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area.4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the [ ] area.5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area.6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area.7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area.8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area.9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area.10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area.11. Other potentially hazardous substance: Plant Protection Spray was accessible to children in the front hall area.12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled.13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision.14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Other: [ ].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.”
5180:2-13-03 Inspection Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 10/1/2025. 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.”
5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS
“During the inspection, it was determined the information in numbers 2, 4, and 5 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.”
5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Inspections
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program had not performed and/or documented weekly inspections of vehicles used for transporting children. The weekly inspection needs to include the following:1. A visual inspection of the tires for wear and tire pressure;2. A visual inspection of headlights, taillights, signals, mirrors, wiper blades, and dash gauges;3. An inspection for properly functioning child and driver restraints;4. An inspection for properly functioning doors and windows;5. An inspection for, and cleaning of, debris from the inside of the vehicle;6. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment (closed - not addressed)
“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number 10 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area.2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] area.3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area.4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the [ ] area.5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area.6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area.7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area.8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area.9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area.10. Potting Soil was accessible to children on the front porch.11. Other potentially hazardous substance [ ] was accessible to children in the [ ] area.12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled.13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision.14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Other: [ ].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.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment (closed - not addressed)
“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 5 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. Marijuana was accessible to children.18. Other [ ]. 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.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment (closed - not addressed)
“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored in a space used for child care during the program's hours of operation, but no children were present, as noted in number 5 below:1. A lawn mower. 2. A weed trimmer.3. Hedge trimmers. 4. A snow blower. 5. Other potentially hazardous substance, equipment or machinery: hammer and pair of snips. 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 to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment (closed - not addressed)
“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 children were not protected from the following item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following numbers 1 and 4 below:1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers.2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop.3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care.4. Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled.5. Stacked chairs.6. Telephone cords.7. Employee(s) purse(s).8. Diaper bags.9. Television not securely anchored.10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall.11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.12. Chipping or peeling paint.13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.15. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ].16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet.17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy.18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ].19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ].20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a childs temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.22. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS (closed - not addressed)
“During the inspection, it was determined the information in numbers 2 and 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.”
5101:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, alcohol was determined to be in a space that was accessible to children during hours of operation but no children were present. These items must be removed or stored in space not approved or used for children as required. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”
5101:2-13-10 Professional Development
“In review of records, it was determined the Child Care Staff Member(s) indicated on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number 1.1. The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development.2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule. 5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development.6. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13 Written Policies and Procedures
“On the day of the inspection, the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item number 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.”
5101:2-13-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency and preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually as noted in numbers 1 and 2 below:1. Child care staff members and employees were not trained annually.2. Written documentation of the training was not kept on file.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“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 children were not protected from the following item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 1 below:1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers.2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop.3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care.4. Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled.5. Stacked chairs.6. Telephone cords.7. Employee(s) purse(s).8. Diaper bags.9. Television not securely anchored.10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall.11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.12. Chipping or peeling paint.13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.15. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ].16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet.17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy.18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ].19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ].20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a childs temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.22. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13 Written Policies and Procedures
“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.”
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5100 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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Cincinnati, OH 45239 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
3308 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH
6015 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati, OH 45239 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45239 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45239 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45239 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 1, 2014.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 93% of Ohio daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 13. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
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Cincinnati, OH 45239. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.