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Little Sunshine Daycare

Obetz, OH 43207 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2025

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About

About Little Sunshine Daycare

Little Sunshine Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Obetz, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 4, 2025.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Sunshine Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Franklin County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Franklin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$295
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$265
Home daycare$190

Preschool

Center$232
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$150
Home daycare$155

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Sunshine Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2025
License number
#2250032319
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 1

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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  1. May 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-13-16 Communicable Diseases

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the Ohio Communicable Disease Chart was not posted as required , as indicated in the number 3 below:1. In a location readily available to provider, child care staff members, employees, and residents;2. The chart was not posted.3. The posted chart was not the current version.4. The posted chart was not displayed in the size available in the ODJFS forms central to be easily read.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 1 below:1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the childs parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment

      “During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number 18 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the [ ].3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the [ ]. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner.5. The equipment had sharp points or corners.6. The equipment had splinters.7. The equipment had protruding nails.8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts.9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials.10. The equipment had hazardous features.11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter.13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch14. A space heater felt hot to the touch15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. Other: The grill was not covered and was accessible to children on the playground.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Dec 8, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      5180:2-13-18 Group Size and Ratios

      “During the inspection, it was determined that children were being supervised by an individual who did not meet the requirements of a child care staff member. Additional child care staff members must be hired or current child care staff members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 15 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “In review of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 1 below:1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the childs parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-13-13 Handwashing

      “During the inspection, it was determined the handwashing requirements were not being followed by the provider. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, it was observed that a sealed container of alcohol was observed in a space approved or used for child care as noted in the following number 2 below:1. A sealed container was observed but children in care did not gain access to the alcohol.2. A sealed container of alcohol was observed but children in care were not observed in the space at the time of the inspection.These items must be removed or stored in space not approved or used for children as required. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Type B Only

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the Type B Home did not have a carbon monoxide detector placed in basement. A working carbon monoxide detector must be placed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item was stored in a space used for child care during the program's hours of operation, but no children were present, as noted in numbers 2 and 5 below:1. A lawn mower. 2. A weed trimmer.3. Hedge trimmers. 4. A snow blower. 5. Other potentially hazardous substance, equipment or machinery: LadderSubmit 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 to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Other rules

      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 each child in care. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
  3. Jul 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Ohio Department of Children and Youth on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Little Sunshine Daycare

Is Little Sunshine Daycare licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 4, 2025.

When was Little Sunshine Daycare last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Sunshine Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 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.

What are Little Sunshine Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Sunshine Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (202) 322-7109 to ask.

What is Little Sunshine Daycare's phone number?

(202) 322-7109.

Where is Little Sunshine Daycare?

Obetz, OH 43207. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Ohio Department of Children and Youth (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).