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Child Focus Learning Program at Merwin Elementary

1040 Gaskins Road, Cincinnati, OH 45245
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2014

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About Child Focus Learning Program at Merwin Elementary

Child Focus Learning Program at Merwin Elementary is a licensed child care center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since August 15, 2014.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
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Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Child Focus Learning Program at Merwin Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Clermont County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Clermont County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$295
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$265
Home daycare$190

Preschool

Center$232
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$150
Home daycare$155

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Child Focus Learning Program at Merwin Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2014
License number
#000000200679
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 5, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

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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  1. Nov 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “In review of 25% 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) 5 & 6 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 [ ] Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-10 Health Training Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number(s) 2 & 3 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Mar 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “In review of 25% 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) 3, 4, 7, 10, and 15 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 [ ] Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5101:2-12-22 Meal and Snack Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 5 below. 1. The menu was not posted.2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents.3. The menu was not currently dated.4. The entire menu was substituted.5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served.6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu.Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Ohio Department of Children and Youth on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Child Focus Learning Program at Merwin Elementary

Is Child Focus Learning Program at Merwin Elementary licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 15, 2014.

When was Child Focus Learning Program at Merwin Elementary last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on November 5, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Child Focus Learning Program at Merwin Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 3 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.

What are Child Focus Learning Program at Merwin Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Child Focus Learning Program at Merwin Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 947-7801 to ask.

What is Child Focus Learning Program at Merwin Elementary's phone number?

(513) 947-7801.

Where is Child Focus Learning Program at Merwin Elementary?

1040 Gaskins Road, Cincinnati, OH 45245. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Education, 1.4 miles away.

Sources: Ohio Department of Children and Youth (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).