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Circle of Life Child Enrichment Center

Akron, OH 44306 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 5 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2025

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About Circle of Life Child Enrichment Center

Circle of Life Child Enrichment Center is a licensed group home daycare in Akron, Ohio. The state has licensed it since June 2, 2025.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Circle of Life Child Enrichment Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Summit County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Summit 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 Circle of Life Child Enrichment Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type A Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2025
License number
#2240031340
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 31, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the written record used to document infant routines and activities did not meet the requirements.The following was observed: The daily infant form was not updated with current feeding Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information.The following was observed missing: Individual procedures listed for some weather emergencies and disasters. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment

      “During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair.The following was observed: The changing table provided straps were not used to secure the children during 2/3 diaper change. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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 the program did not protect children from an unsafe item, condition or equipment. The following was observed: Scissors accesible to children on the table in the kitchen and on shelf in kids area. Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-03 Inspection Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program staff or residents provided false information, in that the provider stated a child had left the program earlier in the day but the child was actually in attendance and was an employees that was working that day at the program. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-10 Health Training

      “In review of records, it was determined the CCSM or Substitute CCSM was left alone with children and did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s)14 below:1. First Aid - expired training2. First Aid - did not have verification of 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 rule 4. 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 the program serves 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 by staff did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of the CD training13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule14. 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.”
  4. Jul 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “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 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 [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-10 Health Training

      “In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number(s)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.”
  5. Mar 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited

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 Circle of Life Child Enrichment Center

Is Circle of Life Child Enrichment Center licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 2, 2025.

When was Circle of Life Child Enrichment Center last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Circle of Life Child Enrichment Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 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 Circle of Life Child Enrichment Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Circle of Life Child Enrichment Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 258-0811 to ask.

What is Circle of Life Child Enrichment Center's phone number?

(202) 258-0811.

Where is Circle of Life Child Enrichment Center?

Akron, OH 44306. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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