Kindernest Cincinnati
3954 Spencer Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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Pleasant Ridge Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Pleasant Ridge Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hamilton County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 23 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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5180-37:06 Protective Mats
“During the inspection, it was observed that protective mats not placed under climbers.There were no mats under lofts in three classrooms.”
5180-37:04 Orientation training
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Non-guilty non-conviction statement
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Individuals used in ratio
“During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements.An individual used in ratio did not have orientation, a medical or non-conviction statement on file.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings
“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings
“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Individuals used in ratio
“During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Staff Medical statement
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.The date of the exam was missing.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Licensed staff in-service requirement
“During the inspection and review of staff files, preschool staff licensed by the department did not have evidence of ten in-service hours annually.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
3301-37:07 Emergency numbers posting
“During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting emergency numbers by each telephone.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies
“During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children.”
3301-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Required background checks
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
3301-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:07 Emergency numbers posting
“During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting emergency numbers by each telephone. One staff member did not have the required postings posted by the telephone.”
3301-37:07 Medical and dental emergency procedure posting
“During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting medical and dental emergency procedures in each preschool classroom and by each telephone. One staff member did not have medical and dental emergency procedures posted by the telephone.”
3301-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings
“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider. Two staff members do not have current first aid training.”
3301-37:04 Staff Medical statement
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment. Four staff members did not have medical statements on file.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings
“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider. Seven staff members do not have current CPR training.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2011.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 3 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.
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 363-4400 to ask.
(513) 363-4400.
5945 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213. The nearest other daycare we list is Pleasant Ridge Montessori/ Recreation Center, under 0.1 miles away.