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Diane's Daycare

Lorain, OH 44052 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2023

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About Diane's Daycare

Diane's Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Lorain, Ohio. The state has licensed it since December 19, 2023.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 7:00 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 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday5:45 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday5:45 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday5:45 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday5:45 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday5:45 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Diane's Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Lorain 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.
Lorain 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 Diane's Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2023
License number
#2230028370
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Transportation 1
  • 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. Jun 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 1 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.”
    • Background checks

      5180:2-13-09 Background Checks

      “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 1 below: 1. The JFS 01176 Program Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care the program received from the Department was not on file and the individual was not left alone with children. 2. The JFS 01177 Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care was on file instead of the JFS 01176. 3. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Transportation

      5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Inspections

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program had not 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.”
  4. Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-13-16 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 number1 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.”
  5. Mar 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-13-13 Clean environment and equipment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in the following number below, were in the 4 and 5 restroom:1. There was no liquid soap.2. There was no toilet tissue.3. There were no individually assigned towels or disposable towels.4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children.5. The plunger was accessible to the children.6. The toilet was not flushed.7. The trash was not emptied from the day before.8. There was a strong urine odor.9. Other [ ].The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in numbers 7 and 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 kitchen 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 Brillo soap pads was accessible to children in the 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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 or condition 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 The knobs on the stove were accessible to the children.Submit the programs corrective action plan 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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Questions about Diane's Daycare

Is Diane's Daycare licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 19, 2023.

When was Diane's Daycare last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Diane's Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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 Diane's Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Diane's Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (440) 281-7882 to ask.

What is Diane's Daycare's phone number?

(440) 281-7882.

Where is Diane's Daycare?

Lorain, OH 44052. 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).