The Learning Experience - Pickerington
658 Commerce Dr, Pickerington, OH
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Kacy Baker is a licensed home daycare in Lancaster, Ohio. The state has licensed it since January 1, 2014.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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Cost
Kacy Baker has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Fairfield County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 15 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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5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit / Standard Precautions
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not have a first aid kit onsite as required, that included all items listed in the appendix A of the rule. The kit was missing the item or the item was not replaced after use and/or expired listed in number 8 below: 1. One roll of first-aid tape; 2. Individually wrapped sterile gauze; squares in assorted sizes;3. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes;4.Tweezers;5. Gauze rolled bandage;6. Triangular bandage;7. Rounded end scissors;8. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only);9. A working digital thermometer;10. Disposable non-latex gloves;11. A working flashlight;12. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit;13. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids;14. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate; for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration;15. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only);16. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only).Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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 as noted in numbers 11 and 12 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in garage. 1. Bleach.2. Cleaning agent.3. Fish tank chemicals. 4. Gasoline. 5. Pesticide.6. Poison, including insect/rodent poison. 7. Flammable substance.8. Windshield washer fluid.9. Aerosol cans. 10. A lawn mower. 11. A weed trimmer. 12. Hedge trimmers. 13. A snow blower.14. Other potentially hazardous substance, equipment or machinery: [ ]. 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.”
5180:2-13-03 Inspection Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 09/09/2025. The rule requires the program complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-17 Programming (closed - not addressed)
“During the inspection, it was determined the daily schedule was not displaying correct hours in the program. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5180:2-13-16 Emergency Drills
“During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number 1, 2 and 3 below:1. Monthly fire drills2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September)3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and equipment
“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in the following number 4 below, were in the 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.”
5180:2-13-12 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 1 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 [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-10 Health Training (closed - not addressed)
“In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training listed in number 14 below:1. First Aid - expired training2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule4. CPR - expired training5. CPR - had not taken CPR training6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training10. Communicable Disease - expired training11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the ruleCorrect the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 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.Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5180:2-13-11 Fall Zone
“During the inspection, it was determined that the playground did not have adequate fall surface under and around equipment as noted in the following number 1 below:1. No fall surface2. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall3. Other [ ] Any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding needs a fall zone of protective material resilient under and around the equipment in order to protect children in the event of a fall. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the resilient material added, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-10 Health Training
“In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training listed in number 10 below:1. First Aid - expired training2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule4. CPR - expired training5. CPR - had not taken CPR training6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training10. Communicable Disease - expired training11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the ruleCorrect the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5101:2-13-11 Fall Zone
“During the inspection, it was determined that the playground did not have adequate fall surface under and around equipment as noted in the following number 1 below:1. No fall surface2. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall3. Other [ ] Any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding needs a fall zone of protective material resilient under and around the equipment in order to protect children in the event of a fall. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the resilient material added, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it as noted in numbers 11 and 12 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in garage entry to the program. 1. Bleach.2. Cleaning agent.3. Fish tank chemicals. 4. Gasoline. 5. Pesticide.6. Poison, including insect/rodent poison. 7. Flammable substance.8. Windshield washer fluid.9. Aerosol cans. 10. A lawn mower. 11. A weed trimmer. 12. Hedge trimmers. 13. A snow blower.14. Other potentially hazardous substance, equipment or machinery: [ ]. 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.”
5101:2-13-11 Outdoor Space
“During the inspection, it was determined that the following hazardous conditions existed in the outdoor play area, as noted in number 15 below: 1. There was broken glass.2. There were tall weeds.3. There was poison ivy.4. There were tree branches.5. There was mold visible.6. The sandbox was contaminated.7. There were thistles with prickers.8. There were bird droppings.9. The outdoor area was littered with trash.10. The trash can was missing a lid.11. The trash was not emptied from the day(s) before.12. The trash can was overflowing with trash.13. The trash can was infested with insects.14. The trash can was visibly dirty.15. Other - boards in the yard.Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5101:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS
“During the inspection, it was determined the information in numbers 3 and 4 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable.7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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Lancaster, OH 43130 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, OH 43130 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, OH 43130 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, OH 43130 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lancaster, OH 43130 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 1, 2014.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 7 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, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 503-9219 to ask.
(740) 503-9219.
Lancaster, OH 43130. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.