The Johnson's Day Care Center
1913 Roosevelt Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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Kara Edwards is a licensed home daycare in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since January 1, 2014.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
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Cost
Kara Edwards 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).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 21 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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5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement.The following was observed: Weekly menu not currently dated.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-18 Attendance
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record. The following was observed: Written attendance did not include child'a name, date of birth, weekly schedule, arrival and departure time for all children attending the program.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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 transportation authorization incomplete- Acknowledgement of policies and procedures incomplete- Parent information incompleteSubmit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-07 Staff Records
“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained.The following was observed: Program's organizational dashboard on OCCRA was not current.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care
“During the inspection, it was determined that the written record used to document infant routines and activities was not being completed in live time.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this 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 3 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.”
5180:2-13-18 Attendance
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in numbers 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 below. Children need tapped in and out in live time on Kinder Connect by parents. Written attendance should also be documented in live time. Written attendance needs kept on file for one year.1. No attendance record was being maintained.2. The attendance record was not being consistently completed.3.The record did not include the name of at least one child.4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child.5.The record did not include the assigned group.6.The record did not include the childs weekly schedule.7.The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each childs arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program.8. The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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, 6, 5, 10, 15, 14, 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.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 132 degrees in the bathroom. 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.”
5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities
“During the inspection, it was determined the JFS 01933 \"Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers\" was missing program name on some of the children's liability forms. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5180:2-13-18 Attendance
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not have children tapped in, in live time on Kinder Connect. Children need tapped in upon arrival and departure of the program at all times. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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. See below:1. Kash B.- 1st parent work info missing, 2nd parent info missing, doctor information incomplete, and diaper statement on page 4 incomplete2. Naya H.- Doctor info incomplete, provider needs to complete diaper part on page 4 for the hours 3. Nazaiah H.- Both parent work info incomplete, doctor info incomplete, and provider needs to complete the diaper part on page 44. Gabriel J.- 2nd parent info missing, provider diaper policy needs added on page 45. Ares S.- Name missing at top of pages 2 and 36. Eric R.- Parent 1 work city missing, and provider needs to complete diaper part on page 4 or diaper statement in general needs updated (child is 5 now)7. Ericka R.- Parent 1 work city missing, and both parents missing best way to contact.8. Giovanni S.- 2nd parent info missingParent can write \"N/A\" in large letters or simply cross the 2nd parent section out as wellSubmit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field and Routine Trips
“In review of the program's records, it was determined that routine trip forms were not being updated with an entire new form each year. [name] was missing the trip formPlease be mindful that ODJFS also recently updated this form and the enrollment form. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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 Kash and Kaliyah, 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.”
5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities
“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a completed JFS 01933 \"Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers\" completed for Kash, Aries, Gabriel, and Giovanni. These children did not have the JFS version of the liability form 1933. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5101:2-13-16 First Aid Kit / Standard Precautions
“During the inspection, it was determined that the programs first aid kit was missing a 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);Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan was not on file. You need to fill this form out and keep on file. Form number is JFS 1251.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-14 Requirements for Field and Routine Trips
“In review of the program's records, it was determined that Kaysen and Carter routine trip form was missing their names on the form.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-10 Professional Development
“In review of records, it was determined he child care staff member(s) and provider had not completed at least six hours of professional development.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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. OPR dashboard does not include Georgia. Also, Georgia was missing a hire date and role position. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks
“During this inspection, it was determined the refrigerator did not maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or belowCorrect the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
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Cincinnati, OH 45231 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45231 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45231 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45231 · 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 August 12, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 693-1213 to ask.
(513) 693-1213.
Cincinnati, OH 45231. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.