Keneice's Loving Arms Childcare Center & Preschool
3800 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH
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Veronica Jones is a licensed home daycare in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since January 1, 2014.
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 32 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Veronica Jones has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hamilton County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 17, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 32 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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5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records
“In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, as required, for the items in numbers 4, 10, 8, 16, 13 below: 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Child first date at program missing and childs name missing from top of each enrollment pageSubmit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field and Routine Trips
“In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met as listed in number 11 below: 1. Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises.2. The written permission was missing the childs name.3. The written permission was missing the date(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only).4. The written permission was missing the destination(s) of the trip(s).5. The written permission was missing the departure and return time(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only).6. The written permission was missing the signature of the parent.7. The written permission was missing the date on which the permission was signed.8. The written permission was missing a statement notifying parents how their child will be transported.9. Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually.10. Written parental permission forms for field trips and/or routine trips were not being maintained on file for at least one year from the date of the trip.11. Routine trip forms were incomplete: swimming and/or water activities not checked yes or no on forms and provider vehicle/driving not listed on forms as mode of transportSubmit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-14 Driver Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined that the requirements for drivers was not met as listed in number 2 below:1. The driver(s) noted on the Employee Record Chart used for trips did not have a copy of a current driver's license on file.2. At least one employee or child care staff member who is responsible for transporting children did not have documentation of completion of the prescribed driver training on file.3. The driver used to transport children was not an employee or child care staff member of the program, a public transportation driver, or employed by a company contracted to provide transportation service.4. The driver who was not a child care staff member or employee who is used in accordance with the requirements in rule 5101:2-13-08 transported children without the provider present.Remove this individual from transporting children until the requirements are met. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-13 Smoke Free
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program was not maintaining a smoke free environment, as noted in the numbers 4 and 5 below: 1. The program did not provide a smoke free environment for children during the hours of child care in that [ ].2. An individual left the home to smoke, however, this smoking occurred in an area within view of the children.3. A \"No Smoking\" sign was not displayed in a conspicuous place at the main entrance.4. Smoking had occurred in the program during hours the program was not in operation; however, parents had not been given written notice of this. 5. Ash tray with cigar/cigarette butts accessible to kids in backyard6. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly as noted in number 15 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area.2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] area.3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area.4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the [ ] area.5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area.6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area.7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area.8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area.9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area.10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area.11. Other potentially hazardous substance [ ] was accessible to children in the [ ] area.12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled.13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision.14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Cleaning agent accessible in bathroom sinkProvide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance is no longer accessible to children and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined the program did not protect children from an unsafe item or condition or equipment due to the following number 5 below: 1. Pull cord(s) on the window blind(s). 2. Extension cord(s); electrical cord(s) attached to an object that could result in a severe injury if pulled.3. Stacked tables. 4. Folding tables. 5. Matches and/or a lighter. 6. Power tool(s). 7. Live wires. 8. Stove(s) that are either on or able to be turned on by a child. 9. Asbestos. 10. Traffic. 11. A body of water. 12. A well. 13. Environmental hazard(s) confirmed by local authorities having jurisdiction over the hazard.14. A crockpot used to heat bottles. 15. Immediate access to a knife. 16. Large or heavy pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 17. Marijuana was accessible to children.18. Other [ ]. Any hazardous equipment must be removed, replaced, or repaired and any hazardous condition must be corrected and must be made inaccessible to children.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities
“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not update OCLQS as noted in the following number 1 below:1. A change in household composition including someone joining the household or leaving the household within five calendar days and county staff was not notified of the change in household within 5 days of persons joining the household.2. An individual staying in the home for more than ten consecutive calendar days. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”
5180:2-13-04 Fire Safety for Type B Homes
“During the inspection, it was determined that the Type B Home did not have a working smoke alarm in the basement and on the main level of the home. The one in the basement was chirping and the one on the main level of the home did not have battery pushed on the alarm. A working smoke alarm must be placed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”
5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 3 below. 1. The menu was not posted.2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents.3. The menu was not currently dated.4. The entire menu was substituted.5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served.6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu.Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5180:2-13-18 Attendance
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record as listed in number 7 below. Children departure times missing on attendance for week of 4/12.1. No attendance record was being maintained.2. The attendance record was not being consistently completed.3.The record did not include the name of at least one child.4. The record did not include the birth date of at least one child.5.The record did not include the assigned group.6.The record did not include the childs weekly schedule.7.The record did not include the time (hours and minutes) of each childs arrival and departure to the program, including transportation by the program.8. The original attendance record was not kept at the program for a period of one year.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-16 Emergency Drills
“During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed in live time for item numbers 1-3 below:1. Monthly fire drills2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September)3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS
“During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 5 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable.7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-02 License Visible
“During the inspection, it was determined the providers license was not in a location visible to parents, as required. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records
“In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care. Please review all enrollment forms for children as the following information was missing on most formsChapman family- first date at program missing, 2nd parent info missing, home address for child, parent info, program diaper change info, admin signature, questions on page 2, program name on emergency transportation page 4 missing,Amiyah Jones- 2nd parent work info missing, name not on top of each page, policy acknowledgement pg 4, question on page 2 missingOaklee J.- 2nd parent info missing, first date @ program missing, date of birth missing, diaper change statement incompleteAlora P.- First day at program missing, both parent work info missing, doctor info missing, name at top of each page missing, emergency transport missing provider nameLegend R.- First day at program missing, 2nd parent info missing, how to contact or best way to contact parent missing, admin signature missingKingston S.- 2nd parent work info missingSpikes family- First day at program, questions on page 2, admin signature, how to contact or best way to reach parents missing, emergency transport program name missingPaul F.- First date at program, 2nd parent work, best way to contact both parents missing, doctor info incomplete, questions on page 2 missing, program emergency transport incomplete (program name)Malcolm H.- 2nd parent info missing, questions on page 2 incomplete, and policy acknowledgement not checked on last pgJa'quari H.- Questions on page 2 missingTeionna J.- 1st parent contact missing, 2nd parent work missing and how to contact parent missing, names not on top of each pgKarina J.- Parent work, 2nd parent info, diaper statement on page 4 incomplete, policy acknowledgement on pg 4 not done.Azareah R.- First date at program missing, 2nd parent work info missingAiden S.- 2nd parent work info, first day at program missing, name at top missing on pagesTy'aisa S.- 2nd parent work info missing, diaper on page 4 incomplete, names not at top of each pageAmari W.- 1st parent contact missing, 2nd parent work missing, questions on page 2 missing, diaper statement on page 4 incomplete, policy acknowledgement not checked on page 4, and names not at top of each pgSubmit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field and Routine Trips
“In review of the program's records, it was determined that all routine trip forms were incomplete. Trip forms need to have permission date, destination, and mode of travel listed. Please list the full name of the library or the address of it on each form. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, cleaning and sanitzing equipment and supplies were not used or stored properly. Windex was accessible under the bathroom sink. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance is no longer accessible to children and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-10 Professional Development
“In review of records, it was determined the provider had not completed 6 hours of professional development trainingSubmit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not include Saturday and Sunday meal options. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records
“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that a current completed medical statements was not on file for Kaicen Chapman.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .”
5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and equipment
“During the inspection, it was determined that a mildew smell was in the bathroom in the basement. Mildew was in the shower. Please clean this and ensure there is no continued mildew smell as this is a hazard for children to breathe in. The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored where children present had access to it. Bug spray and Tiki fluid was accessible in the backyard.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment
“Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that an outlet in the basement had wiring exposed. This needs corrected, please ensure the plate is secured to the wall. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-23 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 on file, 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.”
5101:2-13-18 Attendance
“During the inspection, it was determined the program did not document arrival time for the two children present during inspection.Attendance needs to be documented in live time.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records
“In review of of the children's records, it was determined that Kayce needed a vaccination record from the doctor.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .”
5101:2-13-14 Requirements for Field and Routine Trips
“In review of the program's records, it was determined that routine trip forms were missing for Kayce. Karina's trip form needed a date on the form.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13 Written Policies and Procedures
“It was determined, the provider had not updated their handbook. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5101:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities
“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a completed JFS 01933 \"Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers\" completed for each child in care. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
5101:2-13-23 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 on file or incomplete for the infants, 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.”
5101:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records
“In review of the children's records, it was determined the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, was not updated by the parent and provider on the last page for Spikes, Forbes, and Zaiden W.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-14 Requirements for Field and Routine Trips
“In review of the program's records, it was determined the routine trip form was not updated for the Spikes family.Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities
“During the inspection, it was determined the provider did not have a current JFS 01933 \"Liability Insurance Statement for Family Child Care Providers\" completed for each child in care]. Correct the violation and submit proof of insurance with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
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3800 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH
728 6th Avenue, Dayton, KY
Cincinnati, OH 45229 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1024 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH
3771 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati, OH 45229 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45229 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45229 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cincinnati, OH 45229 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 1, 2014.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on April 17, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 5 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.
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Cincinnati, OH 45229. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.