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Costars After School at Mt. Airy

5730 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2021

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About Costars After School at Mt. Airy

Costars After School at Mt. Airy is a licensed child care center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since November 8, 2021.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Costars After School at Mt. Airy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hamilton County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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.

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Inspection reports for Costars After School at Mt. Airy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2021
License number
#2210024545
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 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. Oct 8, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-12-22 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 3 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-18 Attendance Records

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 2 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-16 First Aid / Standard Precautions

      “During the inspection, it was determined first aid kit(s) at the program had missing, or expired, items that are required by appendix A of this rule to be contained in a first aid kit, as noted in number 13 below: The ice pack that was in the first aid kit had been activated.1. The program did not have a first aid kit [onsite, on the vehicle, on a field trip]. 2. One roll of hypoallergenic first-aid tape.3. Individually wrapped sterile gauze squares in assorted sizes.4. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes.5. Tweezers.6. Gauze rolled bandage.7. Triangular bandage.8. Rounded end scissors.9. 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).10. A working digital thermometer.11. Disposable non-latex gloves.12. A working flashlight.13. 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.14. 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.15. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration.16. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only).17. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only).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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-16 Management of Communicable Disease

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the JFS 08087 Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required, as indicated in number 3 below:1. The chart was not posted. 2. In a location readily available to program staff and parents.3. The posted chart was not the current version, and the Child Care Manual Procedural Letter No. 159 was not attached.4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read.Technical assistance was provided at the time of 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

    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-16 Emergency Drills

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number(s) 1,2,3 below:1. Monthly fire drills.2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September).3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-08 Orientation Training & Whistle Blower Protection

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number 4 below:1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member.2. Documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016 was not on file.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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 7 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile.2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change.4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current.6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment.7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated.8. Other: [ ]Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-02 License Posted

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs license was not in a location visible to parents as required. 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

  2. Oct 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-12-16 Written Disaster Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs written disaster plan did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually as noted in number 1 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-12-10 Professional Development Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number 1 below: 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 the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Jan 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-12-16 First Aid / Standard Precautions

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the first aid supplies were not stored according to the requirements listed in item numbers 3 below:1. Stored in a clearly marked container.2. Stored in an unlocked container.3. Stored out of the reach of children.4. In each building.5. On each floor.6 For every 75 children in attendance. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-12-16 Management of Communicable Disease

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the JFS 08087 Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required, as indicated in number 3 below:1. The chart was not posted. 2. In a location readily available to program staff and parents.3. The posted chart was not the current version, and the Child Care Manual Procedural Letter No. 159 was not attached.4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read.Technical assistance was provided at the time of 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

      5101:2-12-10 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 4 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.”
    • Background checks

      5101:2-12-09 Background Check Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that background check requirements had not been followed, for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as noted in number 2 below:1. The JFS 01177 \"Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care\" was on file instead of the JFS 01176.2. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program.Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-12-08 Medical Statement

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number 1 below. 1. A medical statement was not on file for at least one employee;2. The medical statement(s) on file did not have a date of examination within 12 months of the employees first day of employment;3. Date of examination was missing;4. Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing;5. A statement was missing that verifies the employee is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR);6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test information was missing: a. Documentation of the screening process to determine if the employee resided in a country identified by the world health organization as having a high burden of TB and arrived in the United States within the five years preceding the date of application for employment. b. Results of a TB test for employees meeting both criteria in 6a. c. Results of additional testing for employees with a positive TB test. d. Written statement, signed by a representative of the TB control unit, that the employee's TB is no longer infectious or the individual is receiving a TB treatment regimen for employees with a positive TB test. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, or TB results/documentation, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

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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Is Costars After School at Mt. Airy licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 8, 2021.

When was Costars After School at Mt. Airy last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Costars After School at Mt. Airy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 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 Costars After School at Mt. Airy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (513) 981-8837 to confirm.

How much does Costars After School at Mt. Airy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 981-8837 to ask.

What is Costars After School at Mt. Airy's phone number?

(513) 981-8837.

Where is Costars After School at Mt. Airy?

5730 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239. The nearest other daycare we list is Mt. Airy School, under 0.1 miles away.

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