Keneice's Loving Arms Childcare Center & Preschool
3800 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH
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St Bernard-Elmwood Place Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Saint Bernard, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
St Bernard-Elmwood Place Elementary 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 Dec 9, 2025: 20 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 29 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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5180-37:07 Communicable Disease Policy requirements
“During the inspection and review of program policies, the communicable disease policy did not meet requirements of rule 3301-37-11.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:07 Written procedures for incident and injury reporting
“During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require providing written notification to parents when a child is injured or when a serious health/safety incident occurs.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:07 Behavior management / discipline policy requirements
“During the inspection and review of program policies, the behavior management/discipline policy did not meet requirements of rule 3301-37-10.”
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 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
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 Annual in-service requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, in-service hours were not obtained during the school year as defined by rule from July first through June thirtieth.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 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
5180-37:11 Communicable Disease Policy: Ill child isolation requirements
“During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease did not include the requirement to observe a child showing symptoms of illness.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:10 Discipline restrictions
“During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:10 Discipline restrictions
“During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:10 Reporting abuse policy
“During the inspection policy review; reporting abuse procedures were missing.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:10 Discipline restrictions
“During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:10 Discipline restrictions
“During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:10 Discipline restrictions
“During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:10 Discipline restrictions
“During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:10 Discipline restrictions
“During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37-08 Child medical signed by licensed physician
“During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include a medical signed by a licensed physician.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 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.”
5180-37:02 Written compliance report posted
“During the inspection it was observed the most recent written compliance report was not posted.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:09 Menus
“During the inspection, current snack menu for the week was not posted in a conspicuous place for all snacks served.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:06 Furniture and equipment
“During the inspection, it was observed that the indoor play space did not contain appropriate size furniture. The chairs were too tall for the children, their feet could not reach the floor.”
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, alone with children, 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 did not have a current age appropriate course in CPR 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 did not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.”
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 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.”
3301-37:02 Program amendment submitted
“Preschool children were observed at a new location prior to a change of location being submitted.”
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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 December 9, 2025, with 20 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 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, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 482-7115 to ask.
(513) 482-7115.
4515 Tower Ave, Saint Bernard, OH 45217. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Bernard Head Start, under 0.1 miles away.