Kindernest Cincinnati
3954 Spencer Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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Springs East School-Building 1 is a licensed child care center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
Springs East School-Building 1 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 Jan 14, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 19 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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5180-37:04 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
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 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 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
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
5180-37:04 Montessori maximum group size
“During the inspection, an accredited Montessori program with mixed preschool and kindergarten children exceeded the maximum group size of twenty-four children.During the inspection, the maximum group size per staff member exceeded requirements for the youngest child in a mixed age group class.During the inspection, a preschool and school age group that was combined at the beginning of the day or the end of the day exceeded twelve children.”
5180-37:04 Staff / child ratio maintained at all times
“During the inspection, sufficient individuals were not physically present with children to meet staff/child ratio.”
5180-37-02 Falsified information was submitted to the department
“S - Falsified information was submitted to the department”
5180-37:11 Children observed for communicable disease upon
“During the inspection, a person trained to recognize the common signs of communicable disease or other illness did not observe each child daily as they entered a group.During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current course on the recognition of common signs of communicable disease from an approved provider.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:05 Annual fire inspection
“During the inspection, documentation of a current fire inspection was not on file.”
5180-37:02 A child was left unattended inside or outside the facility
“It was observed or reported that a child was left unattended inside or outside the facility.”
5180-37:02 Program used a prohibited disciplinary technique
“It was observed or reported that the program used a prohibited disciplinary technique.”
5180-37:06 Safe and sanitary equipment and materials
“During the inspection, it was observed that furniture and equipment does not meet safety and sanitation requirements. Toilet brush and plunger accessible in restroom. A pet requiring a license and inoculations did not have a current license and proper inoculation records on file at the program.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:05 Annual fire inspection (closed - not addressed)
“During the inspection, documentation of a current fire inspection was not on file.”
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
3301-37:04 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
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 complete signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”
Corrected during the visit
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
3301-37:04 Staff minimum requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.”
Corrected during the visit
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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 January 14, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 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, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 793-7877 to ask.
(513) 793-7877.
9429 Loveland Madeira Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Watch, 1.5 miles away.