Kindernest Cincinnati
3954 Spencer Ave, Cincinnati, OH
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Woodford Academy is a licensed child care center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since March 29, 2012.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:15 AM to 3:45 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 | 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Friday | 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
Woodford 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).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 10 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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5180-37:05 Annual fire inspection
“During the inspection, documentation of a current fire inspection was not on file.The fire inspection was expired.”
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
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 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
5180-37:04 Staff Medical statement
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a staff member who meets specific criteria to complete a tuberculosis test did not have the documentation on file.”
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 signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
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 to meet the requirements for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) when serving children under publicly funded child care or head start programs.”
5180-37:04 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 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 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 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 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 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
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.”
3301-37:12 Soiled diapers storage / laundering
“During the inspection, it was observed that soiled diapers were not properly disposed or handled. One room did not have a covered pail for disposal of soiled diapers.”
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. Three staff members were not compliance with current first aid training.”
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. Four staff members were not current with CPR training.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 29, 2012.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 10 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, 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 363-6400 to ask.
(513) 363-6400.
3716 Woodford Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213. The nearest other daycare we list is Woodford Paideia, under 0.1 miles away.