Licensing, safety and insurance
Licensed, insured child care in Mentor, Ohio
LSU is continuously licensed by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth under Provider Number 300656, and the center is fully insured. Every staff member passes state and FBI background checks, and you can check our license and inspection reports yourself on Ohio's child care search site.
Our license
| Licensed by | Ohio Department of Children and Youth |
|---|---|
| License type | Child care center, continuous license |
| Provider Number | 300656 |
| Ages licensed | 6 weeks to 13 years |
| Quality rating | Step Up To Quality Gold |
How we keep children safe every day
- Children are signed in and out by an authorized adult every day.
- Ohio BCI and FBI background checks for every staff member before they start.
- Staff trained in first aid, CPR and recognizing child abuse, as Ohio requires.
- Fire, tornado and lockdown drills practiced on a regular schedule.
- Secured entrance; visitors are let in by staff.
- Medications only given with a signed parent authorization form.
Staff-to-child ratios
These are the minimums Ohio sets for every licensed center. Ask on your tour how LSU staffs each room.
| Age group | Minimum ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Young infants, birth to 12 months | 1:5, or 2:12 in one room | 12 |
| Older infants, 12 to 18 months | 1:6 | 12 |
| Young toddlers, 18 months to 2½ years | 1:7 | 14 |
| Older toddlers, 2½ to 3 years | 1:8 | 16 |
| Young preschoolers, 3 to 4 years | 1:12 | 24 |
| Older preschoolers, 4 years to kindergarten | 1:14 | 28 |
| School-age, kindergarten to 11 years | 1:18 | 36 |
| School-age, 11 to 15 years | 1:20 | 40 |
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Licensing and safety questions
How can I verify LSU's child care license?
Search for Lil' Sneakers University or Provider Number 300656 on Ohio's child care search site, run by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. The listing shows our license, our Step Up To Quality rating and inspection reports.
What does a continuous license mean?
In Ohio, a new center starts with a provisional license and earns a continuous license after it shows it meets state rules. A continuous license stays in effect while the center keeps passing state inspections.
Are LSU staff background checked?
Yes. Ohio requires every child care staff member to pass Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprint background checks before working with children, and LSU follows that rule for every employee.
Is LSU insured?
Yes. LSU is fully insured. Proof of insurance is available to enrolled families on request.
