Kindernest Cincinnati
3954 Spencer Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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John P. Parker School is a licensed child care center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
John P. Parker 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 Dec 3, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 14 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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3301-37-08 Medication authorization
“During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include physician's or dentist's medication authorization and written instructions.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:07 Written medication policy requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions of a licensed physician or licensed dentist as appropriate are not on file.”
3301-37:07 Written medication policy requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined the following requirement was not met: Childs information, medication name, or dosage information was missing Medication was not in original container or the container from which it was dispensed Medication was expired.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:07 Emergency procedure postings and records
“During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require keeping records of emergency drills or dismissals.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes verified during the annual visit did not have documentation to meet requirements.”
3301-37:04 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.”
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.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 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
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.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
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. One staff member has an expired First Aid certificate”
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. One staff member has an expired CPR certificate.”
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. One staff member has not completed the required orientation. Two new staff members still have time to complete the orientation within the 30 day requirement.”
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 new staff members did not have medical statement.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2011.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on December 3, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 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, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 363-2900 to ask.
(513) 363-2900.
5051 Anderson Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45227. The nearest other daycare we list is Brightpath- Madisonville, 0.2 miles away.