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AKRON, OHFCC - Type B HomeLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address853 Mercer Ave, Akron, OH, 44320

CityAKRON, OH 44320

CountySUMMIT

Phone(440) 723-0161

Operating details

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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853 Mercer Ave, Akron, OH, 44320, AKRON, OH 44320

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/21/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 51805/21/2026

    5180:2-13-12 - Safe Environment

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2026-05-21. Rule 5180:2-13-12: Safe Environment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/22/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 51805/21/2026

    5180:2-13-13 - Clean environment and equipment

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2026-05-21. Rule 5180:2-13-13: Clean environment and equipment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/22/2026
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 51805/21/2026

    5180:2-13-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2026-05-21. Rule 5180:2-13-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Returned for Revision. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 51805/21/2026

    5180:2-13-20 - Crib and Playpen Requirements

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2026-05-21. Rule 5180:2-13-20: Crib and Playpen Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 6/23/2026
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 51805/21/2026

    5180:2-13-10 - Health Training

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2026-05-21. Rule 5180:2-13-10: Health Training. Compliance status: Returned for Revision. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 518012/8/2025

    5180:2-13-13 - Clean environment and equipment

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-12-08. Rule 5180:2-13-13: Clean environment and equipment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 518012/8/2025

    5180:2-13-18 - Attendance

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-12-08. Rule 5180:2-13-18: Attendance. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 518012/8/2025

    5180:2-13-16 - First Aid Kit / Standard Precautions

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-12-08. Rule 5180:2-13-16: First Aid Kit / Standard Precautions. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 4/8/2026
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 518012/8/2025

    5180:2-13-16 - Emergency Drills

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-12-08. Rule 5180:2-13-16: Emergency Drills. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 4/8/2026
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 518012/8/2025

    5180:2-13-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-12-08. Rule 5180:2-13-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  6. Medium riskStandard 518012/8/2025

    5180:2-13-12 - Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Type B Only

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-12-08. Rule 5180:2-13-12: Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Type B Only. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  7. Medium riskStandard 518012/8/2025

    5180:2-13-12 - Safe Environment

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-12-08. Rule 5180:2-13-12: Safe Environment. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 4/8/2026
  8. Medium riskStandard 518012/8/2025

    5180:2-13-07 - Staff Records

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-12-08. Rule 5180:2-13-07: Staff Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 4/8/2026
  9. Medium riskStandard 518012/8/2025

    5180:2-13-07 - Provider Responsibilities

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-12-08. Rule 5180:2-13-07: Provider Responsibilities. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 4/8/2026
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 518012/8/2025

    5180:2-13-04 - Fire Safety for Type B Homes

    Inspection PROVISIONAL on 2025-12-08. Rule 5180:2-13-04: Fire Safety for Type B Homes. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 4/7/2026
  11. Medium riskStandard 51801/10/2025

    5180:2-13-07 - 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Procedures

    Inspection PRELICENSE on 2025-01-10. Rule 5180:2-13-07: 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Procedures. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 1/17/2025
  12. Medium riskStandard 51801/10/2025

    5180:2-13-11 - Outdoor Space

    Inspection PRELICENSE on 2025-01-10. Rule 5180:2-13-11: Outdoor Space. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 4/1/2025
  13. Medium-High riskStandard 51801/10/2025

    5180:2-13-16 - First Aid Kit / Standard Precautions

    Inspection PRELICENSE on 2025-01-10. Rule 5180:2-13-16: First Aid Kit / Standard Precautions. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 1/21/2025
  14. Medium-High riskStandard 51801/10/2025

    5180:2-13-16 - Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

    Inspection PRELICENSE on 2025-01-10. Rule 5180:2-13-16: Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 1/17/2025
  15. Medium riskStandard 51801/10/2025

    5180:2-13-22 - Fluid Milk

    Inspection PRELICENSE on 2025-01-10. Rule 5180:2-13-22: Fluid Milk. Compliance status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.

    Corrected 1/10/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

20Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$973/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Ohio run about $1,124/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Ohio by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: AKRON, SUMMIT County
  • Type: FCC - Type B Home

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