Lachelle Renfro
Owner and director
Lachelle runs the home and plans the week. She cooks lunch, reads the picture books and talks with every family at pickup.
Group child care at home
A home with room for a big group of friends
Cuddle is a licensed child care home in Maumee, Ohio. Up to 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, with 2 adults, in a house with a yard and a seat for everyone at the table.
2
adults with the group12
children, at most5
days a week
License and group
What you can check before you visit
Lachelle shows you the license at the tour.
License
Licensed by Ohio DCY
Type A family child care home · OH License # 000000Verify
Group size
Up to 12 children
with 2 adults
Ages 6 weeks to 5 years
Staff checks and training
- Background checks
- CPR and first aid
- Safe sleep training
- Mandated reporter training
- Food handler training
Safety routines
Arrival and pickup
Every child is handed over in person, at the door. We ask for ID from anyone we don't know.
Two adults in the home
Two adults care for the group. One can sit with a baby for a bottle or a nap while the other stays with everyone else.
Allergies
Tell us about any allergy at the tour. Once you enroll, we ask again in private.
Naps
Babies sleep on their backs, in their own cribs, with nothing else in the crib. Older children rest on cots in the back room.
Ask us about child care assistance
Sample details.
Programs
Three ages at one big table
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers share the home. Choose the schedule that fits your week.
| Ages | Group size | Full day6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.5 days a week | Morning6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.5 days a week | Three days6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babies6 weeks to 12 monthsTheir own crib, and a lap whenever they want one. | 12 | Offered | Not offered | Waitlist |
| Toddlers1 to 2 yearsFloor play, songs and snack at the big table. | 12 | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Preschoolers3 to 5 yearsBlocks, paint and story time with the whole group. | 12 | Offered | Full | Offered |
Fees and what each is for
- Registration
- Starts your child's enrollment file and puts your family on the roll.
- Holding a place
- Keeps a place for your child until the first day.
- Supplies
- Art materials and the things that wear out with use.
Lachelle gives you the figures in writing at the tour.
Sample programs.
Our people
The two adults in the home
Liza Carandang
Assistant caregiver
Liza is the second adult in the home. She keeps the morning routines going, sings with the babies and heads outside with the group.
Parents
What parents say
“My son talks about the friends at the table the minute I pick him up. It's the first thing he tells me.”
Deandra T.Parent of a toddler
“I always know the plan for the week. The closed days are posted well ahead, so I've never been caught short.”
Montell R.Parent of a three-year-old
“Both of mine are in the same group, so mornings are one stop. The baby naps in her own crib while the big kids play.”
Shruti P.Parent of a baby and a four-year-old
Sample reviews.
The year
Closed days, posted ahead
We close for a few holidays and one training day, and we post each one ahead.
The year ahead
- Applications open
Fall places open
April
Join the waitlist any time before.
Open house
A Saturday in May and one in August
Meet the home and the families.
- Closed
Training day
One Friday in October
Closed for CPR and first-aid training.
- Closed
Thanksgiving
Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving week
Open until noon on the Wednesday.
- Closed
Winter break
Between Christmas and New Year's
Back on the first Monday of January.
- Closed
Summer break
The first week of July
One week of rest for the whole home.
Sample dates.
The rhythm of the day
The same order every day, so everyone knows what comes next
The times move with the babies' naps. The order stays.
- 01Early morning
Step 1: Arrival
Each child comes in with their family, hangs a backpack on its hook and finds a friend. There is always time for a hug at the door.
- 02Mid-morning
Step 2: Play at the table and on the rug
Blocks, books, dough and paint. Babies have the play mat, and the two adults move between the groups.
- 03Midday
Step 3: Lunch together
Lunch is cooked here and served family style at the big table. Babies eat beside the table, on their own schedule.
- 04Early afternoon
Step 4: Rest
Babies sleep in their own cribs. Older children rest on cots or look at books on the rug.
- 05Mid-afternoon
Step 5: Outside
The fenced back yard has a sandbox, a slide and a garden bed. In winter it's coats and boots and a shorter visit.
- 06Late afternoon
Step 6: Pickup
Parents come to the door and a grown-up hands each child over in person, with a word about the day.
How to enroll
- 01
Step 1: Get in touch
Call, text or use the form. Lachelle answers at the end of the day and asks your child's age and the schedule you need.
- 02
Step 2: Book a tour
Come to the home, meet Lachelle and Liza, see the rooms and the yard, and ask anything. A tour takes about half an hour, and children are welcome.
- 03
Step 3: Register
If there is a place, we send you the enrollment forms, where medical and pickup details stay private.
- 04
Step 4: The first day
Bring a change of clothes and a water bottle. We stay with your child at the door for as long as they need, and send you a message when they settle in.
Questions, answered
What ages do you take?
From 6 weeks to 5 years. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers share the home, and each age has its own place on the floor, at the table and in the rest room.
How many children are here at once?
Up to 12 children, with 2 adults.
What does the license mean?
The state has licensed the home to care for a group of up to 12 children. Our license number is at the bottom of every page, and you can look it up with the state.
Can we visit before we decide?
Yes. Book a tour and Lachelle shows you the whole home, introduces you to Liza and answers whatever you ask. Children are welcome to come along.
What happens if Lachelle is out?
Liza runs the day, and a backup adult from our list steps in as the second adult. We tell you by text before you leave home.
How does tuition work?
It depends on your child's age, the schedule and the days a week. We give you the figures in writing at the tour.
Do you share photos of the children?
Only with your written permission, and never with a child's name. You can change your answer at any time.
How do I join the waitlist?
Tell us your child's age and the schedule you need, on the form or at a tour. When a place opens, we call the family that has waited longest for that age first.
Come and see the kitchen table
Book a tour: Lachelle shows you the home, introduces you to Liza and answers whatever you ask.