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Mama Bear Academy

Cincinnati, OH 45239 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
open each week
2 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2022

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About Mama Bear Academy

Mama Bear Academy is a licensed home daycare in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since August 29, 2022.

It is open Saturday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 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 32 rules across 6 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
6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayNot listed
TuesdayNot listed
WednesdayNot listed
ThursdayNot listed
FridayNot listed
Saturday6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SundayToday6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mama Bear Academy 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).

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Hamilton 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 Mama Bear Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2022
License number
#2220026185
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 32 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 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. Sep 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

      “During the inspection, it was determined that bottles containing milk for a particular infant were not labeled with the childs name and date of preparation. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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, 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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: The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each childs arrival and departure to the program.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency and preparedness, and response plan did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually.The following was observed: Child care staff members and employees were not trained annually. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-02 Information in Ohio statewide licensing system

      “During the inspection, it was determined that information was not up to date in the Ohio statewide licensing system.The following information was not current: Days and hours of operationSubmit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Jul 30, 2026Complaint investigation20 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-10 Professional Development

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member did not meet the annual professional development requirement.The following was observed: Observation Statements The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional developmentSubmit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Background checks

      5180:2-13-09 Background Checks

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart.The following was observed: The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children or otherwise have access to children and preliminary approval from DCY was not on file.. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the DCY 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Background checks

      5180:2-13-09 Background Checks

      “During the inspection, it was determined that child care staff member(s) had sole responsibility of children in the [ ] group(s) and neither a preliminary approval nor the DCY 01176 \"Program Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care\" were on file as required. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the DCY 01176 or a statement that the child care staff member(s) no longer have sole responsibility of children, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that the immunization records for all staff and employees, including child care staff members, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: The immunization records were not on file within the first thirty days from start of employment.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training.The following was observed: A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientationSubmit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined the training requirements were not met for the Child Care Staff Member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as required. Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes copies of verification of training, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that verification of a high school education for the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, did not meet the requirements.The following was observed: Verification of completion of a high school education was not on file.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the education verification, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-07 Staff Records

      “During the inspection, it was determined that employment records were not maintained on file at the program for the current employees as well as for past employees who had left the program's employment in the past three years, if not yet verified in the OPR. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safe sleep

      5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that an infant was placed in a crib with the following suffocation or strangulation hazard with blankets. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Safe sleep

      5180:2-13-20 Crib & Playpen - Placement

      “During the inspection, it was determined that a crib/playpen, assigned to a child, was used for storage. Correct the violation and 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

      5180:2-13-18 Attendance

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record. The following was observed: The attendance record was not being consistently completed. The record did not include the name of at least one child. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child. The record did not include the childs weekly schedule. The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each childs arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      5180:2-13-18 Group Size and Ratios

      “During the inspection, it was determined there were 10 children in care during the hours of operation, which is over the capacity listed on the license. 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 determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being.The following was observed: Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers; 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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 the program did not protect children from an unsafe item, condition or equipment. The following was observed: Pull cord(s) on the window blind(s).Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space

      “During the inspection, it was determined that an area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a continuous fence in good condition, or natural barrier, that ensured children were not able to leave the playground area. The fence or natural barrier was determined to present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the playground. The following was observed: The fencing was broken. Discontinue use of the playground and provide a space for outdoor play which is well defined by a continuous fence or natural barrier and protected from other hazards. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-10 Health Training

      “In review of records, it was determined the CCSM or Substitute CCSM was left alone with children and did not have current valid documentation for training(s) at outlined in rule. The following was observed: First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse trainingCorrect 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-10 Health Training

      “In review of records, it was determined the CCSM or Substitute CCSM did not meet health training requirements listed in rule. The following was observed: First Aid training was not completed within the first ninety days of hire. CPR Training was not completed within the first ninety days of hire. Communicable Disease training was not completed within the first ninety days of hire. Child Abuse training was not completed within the first ninety days of hire.. Correct 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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: The provider had not created or updated the program's organizational dashboard in the OPR. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created or updated their individual profile in the OPR. At least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member had not created an employment record in the OPR for the program on or before the first day of employment, including date of hire. The program's organizational dashboard in the OPR was not updated within ten business days when at least one employee, child care staff member, or substitute child care staff member's scheduled days and hours changed.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-13-04 Building Requirements for Type B Homes

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program was using space for child care in a manner that was not inspected and approved by the the county agency in that the following conditions were observed The upstairs playroom room or space was not approved prior to use. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Feb 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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, 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 \"Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan\" were not followed as noted in number 1 below:1. The plan was not posted on each level of the home used for child care.2. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete.3. The location of the first aid kit, fire extinguisher and fire alarm system, fire alarm pull stations and electrical circuit box were not complete.4. The telephone number for emergency squad, fire department hospital, poison control program, public children services agency, local health department, local emergency management agency and police department were not complete.5. Location of children's records was not complete.6. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed i the event of an evacuation was not complete.7. The current version of the prescribed form was not used.8. The plan was not implemented when necessary in that [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Transportation

      5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field and Routine Trips

      “In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met as listed in number 9 below: 1. Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises.2. The written permission was missing the childs name.3. The written permission was missing the date(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only).4. The written permission was missing the destination(s) of the trip(s).5. The written permission was missing the departure and return time(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only).6. The written permission was missing the signature of the parent.7. The written permission was missing the date on which the permission was signed.8. The written permission was missing a statement notifying parents how their child will be transported.9. Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually.10. Written parental permission forms for field trips and/or routine trips were not being maintained on file for at least one year from the date of the trip.11. Other: [ ].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, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it as noted in number 14 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children on the front porch. 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: ice melt. 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.”
  4. Aug 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-13-10 Professional Development

      “In review of records, it was determined the Child Care Staff Member(s) indicated on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number 1 below:1. The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development.2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule. 5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development.6. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  5. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-13-10 Professional Development

      “In review of records, it was determined the Child Care Staff Member indicated on the Employee Record Chart: [name] did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number 1.1. The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development.2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule. 5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development.6. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  7. Mar 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-13-15 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 2 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. .”

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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Is Mama Bear Academy licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 29, 2022.

When was Mama Bear Academy last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mama Bear Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 6 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.

What are Mama Bear Academy's hours?

Saturday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mama Bear Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 908-9882 to ask.

What is Mama Bear Academy's phone number?

(513) 908-9882.

Where is Mama Bear Academy?

Cincinnati, OH 45239. 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).