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Marcella M. Brook

Bellville, OH 44813 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$155
year first licensed
2014

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About Marcella M. Brook

Marcella M. Brook is a licensed home daycare in Bellville, Ohio. The state has licensed it since May 2, 2014.

It is open every day, 5:00 AM to 11:30 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 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Open every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:30 PM
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
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Hours today
5:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday5:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Saturday5:00 AM to 11:30 PM
SundayToday5:00 AM to 11:30 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Marcella M. Brook has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Richland County has a median price of $155 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.
Richland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$174
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$152

Preschool

Center$142
Home daycare$141

School age

Center$100
Home daycare$120

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 Marcella M. Brook

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2014
License number
#000000953858738
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 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. Aug 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs written emergency preparedness and response plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information.The following was observed missing: 1. Medical or dental emergencies, including emergency transportation 2. Emergency numbers for medical, dental, and transport-related emergencies, in addition to 911 3. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated 4. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communication, no phone or internet service available 5. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip 6. Contact with local emergency management officialsSubmit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the missing information, if applicable, to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-07 Written Policies and Procedures

      “On the day of the inspection, the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item(s). The following was observed as missing: 1. Staff/child ratios and group size 2. Opportunities for parent involvement in activities 3. A written security plan is provided that ensures that access to the home is limited to parents and guardians of children in care and authorized persons 4. Usage of emergency medical devices and emergency medications, including but not limited to Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and Naloxone (if applicable) 5.Policy to prohibit staff members and employees from exposing children to inappropriate language, media, or behavior 6. Formal screenings & assessments conducted on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to DCY pursuant to 5180:2-17 of the Administrative CodeCorrect the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
  2. Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the inspection, it was determined the following information was not posted for item number(s) 1 AND 3 below: 1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes.2. Weather alert plan was missing details for [ ]. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and equipment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in the following number(s) 4 below, were in the PRIMARY 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.”
    • 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(s) 14 below. The potentially hazardous substance or item that posed a risk to children was determined to be accessible to children in BATHROOM. 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: AIR FRESHNER. 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Equipment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe as noted in the number(s) 1 below: 1. There was rust exposed.2. There was protruding bolts. 3. There were cracks.4. There were holes.5. There was splintering wood.6. There were sharp edges or points.7. There were lead hazards.8. There were toxic substances.9. There were tripping hazards.10. The sandbox was not covered when the program was closed or during non-daylight hours. 11. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not developmentally appropriate.12. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was placed in the main traffic pattern.13. Outdoor play equipment, [ ], was positioned too closely together, posing a risk of injury if a child were to fall from one piece of equipment into another.14. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not securely anchored but did not present a risk of imminent danger of the structure collapsing when children are using the equipment15. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was 30 inches or more from the ground and did not have a protective barrier that would prevent a child from falling off this piece of equipment.16. The manufacturer's guidelines for assembly and installation were not followed for the [ ].17. Other [ ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Equipment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that equipment on the outdoor play space posed an imminent risk of harm to a child as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The climber was not anchored. 2. The swings were not securely anchored. 3. The slide was not securely anchored. 4. The climbing rope was not securely anchored at both ends. 5. The S hooks on the climber were not closed in order to prevent the chain from slipping off the hook and prevent strangulation. 6. The S hooks on the swing(s) were not closed in order to prevent the chain from slipping off the hook and prevent strangulation. 7.The [ ] had an opening that was greater than three and one-half inches, but less than nine inches. Equipment openings must be less than 3 1/2 inches or more than 9 inches to avoid the risk of entrapment. Discontinue the use of this equipment until it has been removed, repaired or replaced. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  5. Oct 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-13-16 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(s) were missing the item(s) or the item(s) were not replaced after use and/or expired listed in number(s) 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.”
  6. Mar 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-13-15 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(s) 16 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 Not updated Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Background checks

      5101:2-13-09 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 as noted in number(s) 4 below:1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR.2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI.3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file.4. Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 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.”

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 Marcella M. Brook

Is Marcella M. Brook licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 2, 2014.

When was Marcella M. Brook last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Marcella M. Brook had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 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.

What are Marcella M. Brook's hours?

Every day, 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Marcella M. Brook cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 565-4841 to ask.

What is Marcella M. Brook's phone number?

(419) 565-4841.

Where is Marcella M. Brook?

Bellville, OH 44813. 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).