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Play for Purpose Family Child Care

Dayton, OH 45406 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2023

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About Play for Purpose Family Child Care

Play for Purpose Family Child Care is a licensed group home daycare in Dayton, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 20, 2023.

It is open every day, 7:30 AM to 11:45 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Open every dayOpen until 11:45 PM
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 11:45 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 11:45 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 11:45 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 11:45 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 11:45 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 11:45 PM
Saturday7:30 AM to 11:45 PM
Sunday7:30 AM to 11:45 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Play for Purpose Family Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Montgomery 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.
Montgomery 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 Play for Purpose Family Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type A Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2023
License number
#2230028110
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 not to 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 was 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. The retaining wall is not tall enough to block children from exiting the yard, and an additional secure barrier is required. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Oct 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 1 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 [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for those individuals listed on the Employee Record Chart did not include the required information listed below in number 1. 1. A medical statement was not on file;2. The medical statement(s) on file were not dated within 12 months of the individual's first day of employment;3. Date of examination was missing;4. Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing;5. A statement was missing that verifies the individual is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR); Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed medical statement, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 rule 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 updated, 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.”
  4. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5101:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

      “During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infant noted on the Children Record Review form were not on file or updated, 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. May use JFS 01218 Basic Infant information.”
    • 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 4(no date of exam)] 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 was 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. .”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-13-10 Health Training

      “In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for training(s) listed in number 14 (child abuse) 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.”

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 Play for Purpose Family Child Care

Is Play for Purpose Family Child Care licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 20, 2023.

When was Play for Purpose Family Child Care last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Play for Purpose Family Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 5 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 Play for Purpose Family Child Care's hours?

Every day, 7:30 AM to 11:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Play for Purpose Family Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (937) 304-8673 to ask.

What is Play for Purpose Family Child Care's phone number?

(937) 304-8673.

Where is Play for Purpose Family Child Care?

Dayton, OH 45406. 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).