Kindernest Cincinnati
3954 Spencer Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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Nature's Village Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since January 14, 2026.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Nature's Village Childcare 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
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 12 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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5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined that emergency phone numbers were not posted, readily in view in spaces used by the children.The following was observed: Phone numbers did not include the seven-digit backup numbers as well as the area code if the code must be dialed to complete the call. Emergency squad number was missing. Hospital number was missing.57 P a g e Police department number was missing. Fire department number was missing. Poison control number was missing. Public children's services agency (PCSA) number was missing. Local health department number was missing Local emergency management agency (EMA) number was missing.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-15 Child Immunization Records
“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that immunization records were not on file, as required. The following was observed: Immunization record(s) were not on file at the program within thirty days of the child's first day of attendance.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule..”
5180:2-13-15 Child Immunization Records
“During the inspection, it was determined that childrens records had not been available to the Department and/or the Ohio Department of Health. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-15 Child Immunization 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: No enrollment form was completed for at least one child. 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
“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: Large Mirror are not securely anchored to the wall.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.”
5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities
“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not obtain the required liability insurance/have a completed DCY 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.”
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 numbers 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 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.”
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 working carbon monoxide detector in the building and on each floor where care is provided or carbon monoxide detector(s) were not [placed/installed/tested/maintained] in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. 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.”
5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space
“During the inspection, it was determined that an outdoor play area was used which was not protected from traffic and other hazards by a fence in good repair, or other barrier. Although the fence or natural barrier was not meeting the rule requirements, it was determined to not present an immediate risk for a child to be able to leave the playground. The fence or gate was not in good repair and/or being used inappropriately as noted in number 12 below: 1. The fencing had missing slat boards.2. The fencing was broken.3. The fencing was loose.4. The fencing was rotting.5. The gate was broken and did not close.6. The gate was locked.7. The latch on the gate was broken.8. The latch was easily opened by children on the playground.9. The latch was not engaged to prevent children from opening the gate.10. The gate had no latch. 11. There were bolts with more than two threads exposed along a fence line or gate on a playground.12. Other the barrier was not continuous on the section between the play area and the road.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-10 Health Training
“In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in numbers 2,5,11 &14 below:1. First Aid - expired training2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule4. CPR - expired training5. CPR - had not taken CPR training6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training10. Communicable Disease - expired training11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the ruleCorrect 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.”
5180:2-13-04 Fire Safety for Type B Homes
“During the inspection, it was determined that the Type B Home did not have a working smoke alarm in the basement and on each level of the home or smoke alarm(s) were not [placed/installed/tested/maintained] in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. A working smoke alarm 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.”
5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS
“During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 2 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable.7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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Cincinnati, OH 45213 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45213 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45213 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45213 · 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 14, 2026.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 2 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.
Its hours are not listed. Call (513) 616-3060 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 616-3060 to ask.
(513) 616-3060.
Cincinnati, OH 45213. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.