Lightbridge Academy
1180 E Alex Bell Rd, Centerville, OH
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CAPS is a licensed home daycare in Dayton, Ohio. The state has licensed it since July 30, 2025.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:45 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:45 PM |
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| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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Cost
CAPS has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Montgomery County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 13, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 24 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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5180:2-13-23 Diapering
“During the inspection, it was determined the required supplies were not available for diaper changing as noted in the following number 1 below: 1. There was no disposable separation material;2. There was no germicidal solution for sanitizing;3. There were no plastic containers or bags for the storage of soiled clothing;4. There was no clean supply of diapers;5. There was no extra change of clothing;6. Other [ ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the following information was not posted for item numbers 1, 2 and 3 below:1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes.2. Weather alert plan was missing details for the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 \"Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan\" were not followed as noted in number 1 below:1. The plan was not posted on each level of the home used for child care.2. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete.3. The location of the first aid kit, fire extinguisher and fire alarm system, fire alarm pull stations and electrical circuit box were not complete.4. The telephone number for emergency squad, fire department hospital, poison control program, public children services agency, local health department, local emergency management agency and police department were not complete.5. Location of children's records was not complete.6. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed i the event of an evacuation was not complete.7. The current version of the prescribed form was not used.8. The plan was not implemented when necessary in that [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-12 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 which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 22 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 knife in kitchen drawerSubmit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 135 degrees F in the following room: kitchen. 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.”
5180:2-13-12 Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Type B Only
“During the inspection, it was determined that the Type B Home did not have a working carbon monoxide detector on each floor where care is provided. A working carbon monoxide detector must be placed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection it was determined the item(s) noted in number 4 below were not in working condition:1. Kitchen Sink;2. Refrigerator;3. Stove or Microwave Oven;4. Other: no hot or cold water to bathroom sinkCorrect the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.\"”
5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space
“During this inspection, it was determined that children were not provided access to a shaded area during outdoor play, as required by this rule. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space
“During the inspection, it was determined that the following hazardous conditions existed in the off-site outdoor play area, as noted in number 15 below: 1. There was broken glass.2. There were tall weeds.3. There was poison ivy.4. There were tree branches.5. There was mold visible.6. The sandbox was contaminated.7. There were thistles with prickers.8. There were bird droppings.9. The outdoor area was littered with trash.10. The trash can was missing a lid.11. The trash was not emptied from the day(s) before.12. The trash can was overflowing with trash.13. The trash can was infested with insects.14. The trash can was visibly dirty.15. Other: bags of trash left in outdoor play areaCorrect the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5180:2-13-09 Background Checks
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that a resident of the home turned 18 years of age moved into the home and background checks were not requested within 10 business days. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the resident's JFS 01176, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Requirements
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that provider did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation or family child care prelicense training as noted in number 3 below:1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member.2. No documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016.3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR.4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities
“During the inspection, it was determined that the provider was not meeting the following requirements as noted in number 4below : 1. The provider no longer resides at the licensed location.2. The licensed provider has additional activities/employment during operating hours, in that [ ]. 3. The provider was not on-site for 75 percent of the programs operating hours as required by this rule.4. The provider did not have hours of availability to meet with parents a noticeable location.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 \"Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan\" were not followed as noted in number 1 below:1. The plan was not posted on each level of the home used for child care.2. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete.3. The location of the first aid kit, fire extinguisher and fire alarm system, fire alarm pull stations and electrical circuit box were not complete.4. The telephone number for emergency squad, fire department hospital, poison control program, public children services agency, local health department, local emergency management agency and police department were not complete.5. Location of children's records was not complete.6. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed i the event of an evacuation was not complete.7. The current version of the prescribed form was not used.8. The plan was not implemented when necessary in that [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the JFS 01201 \"Dental First Aid\" was not completed or posted. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the following information was not posted for item number 1 and 3 below:1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes.2. Weather alert plan was missing details for [ ]. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit / Standard Precautions
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit [onsite/ on the vehicle/ on a field trip] as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit was missing the item listed in numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, and 14 below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; squares in assorted sizes;3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes;4.Tweezers;5. Gauze rolled bandage;6. Triangular bandage;7. Rounded end scissors;8. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only);9. A working digital thermometer;10. Disposable non-latex gloves;11. A working flashlight;12. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit;13. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids;14. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration;15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only);16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only).Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-14 Driver Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined that the requirements for drivers was not met as listed in number 2 below:1. The driver noted on the Employee Record Chart used for trips did not have a copy of a current driver's license on file.2. At least one employee or child care staff member who is responsible for transporting children did not have documentation of completion of the prescribed driver training on file.3. The driver used to transport children was not an employee or child care staff member of the program, a public transportation driver, or employed by a company contracted to provide transportation service.4. The driver who was not a child care staff member or employee who is used in accordance with the requirements in rule 5101:2-13-08 transported children without the provider present.Remove this individual from transporting children until the requirements are met. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-12 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 numbers 1, 3, and 22 below:1. Outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers.2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop.3. Toys or other items (beads and craft supplies) 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: knife in kitchen drawer; batteries in kitchen drawer; furnace/utility room, storage room, theater room, basement bedroom accessible to childrenSubmit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-12 Pets
“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 numbers 5 and 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.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment
“During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number 17 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the [ ].3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the [ ]. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner.5. The equipment had sharp points or corners.6. The equipment had splinters.7. The equipment had protruding nails.8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts.9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials.10. The equipment had hazardous features.11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter.13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch14. A space heater felt hot to the touch15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. An inflatable bounce house was used in the indoor play area. 18. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, alcohol was determined to be in a space that was accessible to children (refrigerator and kitchen cabinets)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.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in numbers 2 and 11 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area.2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the diaper changing 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 substances (cleaning and sanitizing supplies) were accessible to children in the bathroom and kitchen 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.”
5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Care
“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not within sight or hearing at all times in that, a monitoring device was not used or operable when children slept in the evening or overnight hours. Submit the programs 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 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;Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 30, 2025.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on March 13, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 2 of 2 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 AM to 11:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (937) 546-5955 to ask.
(937) 546-5955.
Dayton, OH 45459. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.