Shine Nurture Center
5100 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since August 11, 2016.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Friday | 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School 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).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 30 rules in all
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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5180-37:04 Staff Medical statement
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Non-guilty non-conviction statement
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings
“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings
“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Required background checks
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
5180-37:04 Individuals used in ratio
“During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Staff minimum requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies
“During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children.”
5180-37:05 Ratio maintained at all times
“During the inspection, it was observed that child staff ratios are not maintained at all times.”
5180-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
5180-37:04 Staff / child ratio maintained at all times
“A child was observed left alone or unsupervised.”
5180-37:04 Orientation training
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Non-guilty non-conviction statement
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Staff Medical statement
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings
“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings
“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Required background checks
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks (FBI) that meet the requirements.”
5180-37:04 Background check updates
“During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks to meet the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) for programs serving children under publicly funded child care or head start were not updated every five years.”
5180-37:04 Required background checks
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks to meet the requirements for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) when serving children under publicly funded child care or head start programs.”
5180-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies
“During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children.”
5180-37:04 Individuals used in ratio
“During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes verified during the annual visit did not have documentation to meet requirements.”
5180-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Orientation training
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date. Two staff members have not completed the required orientation.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings
“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider. Three staff members do not have a current First Aid training.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Staff Medical statement
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment. Two staff members do not have current statements on file.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings
“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider. Two staff members do not have current CPR training.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 11, 2016.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 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.
Monday to Friday, 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 363-6500 to ask.
(513) 363-6500.
2700 Felicity Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45211. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA @ Gme, under 0.1 miles away.