Shine Nurture Center
5100 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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LEAP Academy is a licensed child care center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since August 21, 2018.
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 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
LEAP Academy 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 8, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 19 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 Annual in-service requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, in-service hours were not obtained during the school year as defined by rule from July first through June thirtieth.”
Corrected during the visit
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 Background check updates
“During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years.”
3301-37-08 Cumulative record requirements
“During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the cumulative record of each child did not include parent authorization for transportation related to the program.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:08 Child medical statement
“During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that a medical was not provided for a child younger than three within 30 days of admission and/or the examination did not occur within six months prior to the date of admission.”
Corrected during the visit
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
3301-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies
“During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children.”
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 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 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 course on the recognition and prevention of child abuse from an approved provider.”
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.”
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 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
3301-37:08 Child medical statement
“During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that a medical was not provided for a child three years old or older within 30 days of admission and/or the examination did not occur within twelve months prior to the date of admission.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies
“During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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 education requirements.”
Corrected during the visit
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Cincinnati, OH 45225 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45225 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45225 · 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 August 21, 2018.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on December 8, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 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) 363-1200 to ask.
(513) 363-1200.
2001 Baltimore Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225. The nearest other daycare we list is Carmilla Foster, 0.4 miles away.