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Rockdale Academy

335 Rockdale Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2011

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About Rockdale Academy

Rockdale Academy 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 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:45 AM to 2:15 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 2:15 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 2:15 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 2:15 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 2:15 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 2:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rockdale Academy 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).

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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 Rockdale Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000018471
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jan 15, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:04 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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Background check updates

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks to meet the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) for programs serving children under publicly funded child care or head start were not updated every five years.”
  2. Oct 16, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37:06 Adequate first-aid supplies

      “During the inspection, it was observed that adequate first-aid supplies not readily available at all times the program is in operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Background checks

      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.”
  3. May 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. One staff member had expired CPR training.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. One staff member had expired First Aid.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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. One staff member did not have a current medical statement.”

      Corrected during the visit

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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FAQ

Questions about Rockdale Academy

Is Rockdale Academy licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2011.

When was Rockdale Academy last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rockdale Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 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.

What are Rockdale Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rockdale Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 363-4700 to ask.

What is Rockdale Academy's phone number?

(513) 363-4700.

Where is Rockdale Academy?

335 Rockdale Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229. The nearest other daycare we list is CWFF Child Development Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Ohio Department of Children and Youth (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).