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Essential Learning Academy

Cincinnati, OH 45219 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2002

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About Essential Learning Academy

Essential Learning Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since May 16, 2002.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Essential Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hamilton County has a median price of $200 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 Essential Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type A Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2002
License number
#000000205323
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 21 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 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 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement.The following was observed: The weekly menu was not currently dated.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-15 Child Enrollment Records

      “In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the DCY 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care or equivalent as required.The following was observed as missing: Emergency contact information incorrect/incomplete . Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Requirements

      “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.The following was observed: The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-02 Information in Ohio statewide licensing system

      “During the inspection, it was determined that information was not up to date in the Ohio statewide licensing system.The following information was not current: services offered.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Jan 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-13-22 Fluid Milk

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have the type of milk on-site to ensure that all children were served age-appropriate fluid milk requirements. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Program should have whole milk onsite- Vitamin A, Vitamin D, or 1% milk.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5180:2-13-17 Programming

      “During the inspection, it was determined the daily schedule did not account for all 24 hours the program was open. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • 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 3, 4, 11, 15, 14, 8, 10, 5, 12, 13 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Pets

      “During the inspection, it was determined pets at the program were missing items as noted in number 5 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 [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Aug 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-18 Attendance

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program did not have children arrival written down for written attendance that were present. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care was not in compliance. See reasons below:1. Arlo Brown parent information missing (work contact as well) on page 1, diaper statement incomplete on page 42. Christopher Etheridge parent info missing, 2nd parent info missing, emergency contact incomplete, policy acknowledgement missing, name is not at top of enrollment forms3. Bryce Freeman 2nd parent info missing, 1st parent contact info missing, and diaper statement 4. Torian Hazel parent work info incomplete, parent contact incomplete, diaper statement on page 4 incomplete, and policy acknowledgement on page 4 not checked5. Faith Kelley parent info missing, 2nd parent info missing, questions on page 3 missing6. Rhea'Skye Kingston 2nd parent work info missing and contact info missing, policy acknowledgement missing7. McWhorter family- parent work info missing and 2nd parent info missing8. Whitehead family- 2nd parent work info missing. Omari and Pharoah missing diaper statement on page 4. Pharoah also missing diet question on page 2, and 1st parent work info9. Shanelle emergency contact info incomplete.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it. A pressure washer was accessible outside.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, a hair product was determined to be accessible in bathroom upstairs. The product had a label to \"keep out of reach of children.\"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.”
    • Other rules

      5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the current hours of operation were not posted. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
  4. Feb 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

      “During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review form were not on file for Nic'Kyran, as required by this rule. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care for Christopher was missing administrator and parent date on last page. Also the second page was missing an answer to a question on page 2 for the medical condition.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  5. Aug 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) or substitute child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-13 Written Policies and Procedures

      “On the day of the inspection, the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item number 8 and 15 below: General Information1. Name, address, email address and telephone number.2. Description of the providers program philosophy.3. Days and hours of operation, scheduled closings and basic daily schedule.4. Staff/child ratios and group size.5. Opportunities for parent involvement in activities.6. Opportunities for parents to meet with the provider regarding their child.7. Payment schedule, overtime charges and registration fees if applicable.8. Programs shall have a policy in place describing supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for mothers who wish to do so (if the program serves infants or toddlers). Provider Policies and Procedures9. Enrollment including required enrollment information.10. Care of children without immunizations.11. Attendance including procedures for arrival and departure, the program's absent day policy, releasing child to persons other than the parent, releasing a child according to a custody agreement and follow up when a child scheduled to arrive from another program or activity does not arrive.12. Supervision of children, including a separate supervision policy for school-age children, if applicable.13. Child guidance.14. Suspension and expulsion.15. Ensure compliance with the Americans and Disabilities (ADA) including administering medication to children with disabilities and administering care procedures for children with disabilities.16. Outdoor play, including limitations placed on outdoor play due to weather or safety issues (considerations may include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, wind chill, ozone levels, pollen count, lightning, rain or ice). 17. Food and dietary policy, including information regarding meeting one-third of the child's recommended daily dietary allowance, policy regarding formula, breast milk, meals, and snacks and policy on providing supplemental food. 18. Management of illness including isolation precautions, symptoms for discharge and return, notification of parent of ill child and whether or not the provider will care for sick children.19. Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury.20. Administration of medication and topical products policy, medical foods, modified diets, and whether school age children are permitted to carry their own medical and ointments.21. Transportation policy for field trips, routine walks, if applicable, and emergencies including if the provider will provide child care services to children whose parents refuse to grant consent for transportation to the source of emergency treatment.22. Water activities/swimming.23. Infant care, if applicable, including feeding, frequency of diaper checks, and information about daily activities.24. Sleeping, napping and resting.25. Evening and overnight care, if applicable.26. Policy on hours of operation, closing due to weather, school delays or closings and any other factors.27. Use of a substitute child care staff member or child care staff member pursuant to 5101:2-13-08 of the Administrative Code for sick days, vacations or other time off.28. Situations that may require disenrollment of a child, if applicable.29. Problem or issue resolution for parents or employees to follow when needing assistance in resolving problems related to the family child care home.30.Formal screenings and assessments conducted on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to ODJFS pursuant to Chapter 5101:2-17 of the Administrative Code.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-13-07 Staff Records

      “During the inspection, it was determined that employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained. Khalil was missing from the organization dashboard. Khalil was also missing a hire date and position title on their account.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  6. Feb 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 128-130 degrees in the bathroom used for handwashing upstairs in the home. 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, a bottle of Cutter bug repellant was found in the kitchen. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use 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 their was a knife located in a kitchen drawer. Please put this item out of reach or get a child lock for this drawer. 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 Essential Learning Academy

Is Essential Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 16, 2002.

When was Essential Learning Academy last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Essential Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 of 6 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 Essential Learning Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (513) 241-7093 to confirm.

How much does Essential Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 241-7093 to ask.

What is Essential Learning Academy's phone number?

(513) 241-7093.

Where is Essential Learning Academy?

Cincinnati, OH 45219. 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).