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iCare Connect Educational Academy

468 Richmond Road, Richmond Heights, OH 441433.4· 5 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2023

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About iCare Connect Educational Academy

iCare Connect Educational Academy is a licensed child care center in Richmond Heights, Ohio. The state has licensed it since February 23, 2023.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Cost

Tuition and costs

iCare Connect Educational Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cuyahoga County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Cuyahoga 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 iCare Connect Educational Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2023
License number
#2220027340
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-12-23 Infant Daily Care

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the programs infant daily care did not meet the requirements of this rule.The following was observed:1. Infants were not removed from the crib, swing, infant seat, exercise seat or otherequipment throughout the day for individual attention.2. Each non-crawling infant was not provided the opportunity for tummy time, outside oftheir crib, each day.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-12-12 Safe Equipment

      “During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair.The following was observed: missing knobs in toddler room screws are sticking out of the shelf Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Aug 25, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-25 Medication Administration

      “During the inspection, it was determined that medication, medical foods and/or topical products did not meet the requirement(s) for administering medication, medical foods, and/or medical products as noted in number(s)3 below:1. The medication, medical food, or topical product was no longer needed and had not been removed from the program.2. The medication, medical food, or topical product had expired and had not been removed from the program.3. The prescription label had expired.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • 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(s) 1 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5180:2-12-11 Separation of Children Under 2 1 / 2 Years

      “During the inspection, it was determined a group that included at least one child less than the age of two and one half years of age was not kept separate from groups of older children as noted in number(s) 1 below:1) The mixed age group which included children less than two and one half years of age, were cared for in a space where a group of older children were receiving care.2) A barrier was not used to separate the space being used by the group of children less than two and one half years of age from space being used for groups of children two and one half years and older.3) The barrier separating the groups was not at least 36 inches in height.4) The barrier separating the groups was not continuous.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-10 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(s) 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.”
    • 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(s) 3,5,6,7 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 Current Information

      “During the inspection, it was determined the information in number(s) 4 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS): 1. Mailing address2. Telephone number3. Email address4. Days and hours of operation5. Services offered6. Name of program7. Private pay ratesTechnical assistance was provided, and as discussed, log on to OCLQS and update the information, as required.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 3,5,6,7below: 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.”
  4. Nov 5, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5101:2-12-18 Ratio

      “During the inspection, a ratio of 1 child care staff member(s) for 6 children was determined to have occurred for the infant group when the situation in number(s) 1 below occurred:1. A child care staff member stepped out of the room.2.A child care staff member had not arrived at work on time.3.Children were present who were not scheduled to be there.4.A child care staff member was unable to work.5.A child was injured in that group.6.A child arrived in the group before a second staff member was scheduled to arrive with the group.7.Two groups were combined, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group.8.A child was transitioning to the next older age group, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group.9. Ratio was doubled for more than two hours while children were napping.10. Ratio was doubled while children were napping for a group that included at least one infant.11. Ratio was doubled while children were napping and there were not enough staff members in the building to meet staff/child ratio.12. Ratio was doubled in the school age group to allow access to the program, however, the program does not serve only school age children.13. Both child care staff members did not have a working communication device when one staff member left the group to allow access to the school age only program.14. The child care staff member did not return to the group after allowing access to the school age only program.15.Other [ ].Additional child care staff members must be hired or current child care staff members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-12-12 Safe Equipment

      “During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the kidney shaped table in infant room.3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the [ ]. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner.5. The equipment had sharp points or corners.6. The equipment had splinters.7. The equipment had protruding nails.8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts.9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials.10. The equipment had hazardous features.11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter.13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch14. A space heater felt hot to the touch15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, or inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. Other [ ].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

      “During the inspection, it was determined that child care staff member(s) had sole responsibility of children in the all groups group(s) and neither a preliminary approval nor the JFS 01176 \"Program Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care\" were on file as required. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176 or a statement that the child care staff member(s) no longer have sole responsibility of children, 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(s) 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.”
  5. Jul 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-12-15 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) 4,10,12 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-12-15 Medical / Physical Care Plans

      “In review of the children's records, it was determined that the JFS 01236 Child Medical/Physical Care Plan for Child Care did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The JFS 01236 had not been updated as needed and at least annually.2. A separate JFS 01236 had not been used for each condition.3. The program used an old version of the JFS 01236.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 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)2,3,4 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 checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number(s) 3,4 below:1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR.2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI.3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file.4. Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, 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(s) 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that required staff record documentation was not on file at the program, and was not verified in the OPR, for the employee(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart. The documentation was able to be verified as noted in number(s) 2 below:1. The information had been verified at the previous inspection.2. The information was provided from another location during the inspection.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  6. Oct 5, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5101:2-12-19 Supervision

      “During the inspection, it was determined that child-care staff did not meet the basic needs of a child as noted in number(s) 4 below:1.Assisting children with toileting2.Assisting children with handwashing3.Assisting children with basic hygiene4.Responding appropriately to a child in distress--child threw up5.Assisting a child wiping his/her nose6.Washing a childs face7.Assisting a child in tying his/her shoes8.Assisting a child in changing his/her clothes when needed9. A child's developmental needs were not met10. A child's behavioral needs were not met11. Parental preferences, that were not in conflict with a licensing rule, were not followedTechnical 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.”

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 iCare Connect Educational Academy licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 23, 2023.

When was iCare Connect Educational Academy last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has iCare Connect Educational Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 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 iCare Connect Educational Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does iCare Connect Educational Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (216) 769-5437 to ask.

What is iCare Connect Educational Academy's phone number?

(216) 769-5437.

Where is iCare Connect Educational Academy?

468 Richmond Road, Richmond Heights, OH 44143. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Richmond Heights Elementary, 0.1 miles away.

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