Costars Early Education Center Madisonville

Licensed Child Care Center
· Cincinnati, Ohio

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About Costars Early Education Center Madisonville

Costars Early Education Center Madisonville is a licensed child care center located in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, run by Melissa Hermeling.
This program holds a Gold Step Up to Quality rating from the state of Ohio and accepts Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) assistance for eligible families.
Licensed since January 2001, Costars Early Education Center Madisonville has served the community for over 25 years, with 5 other licensed providers within 10 miles, including 5 with a similar program profile.

Location

4550 Red Bank Exwy

Cincinnati, OH 45227

Hamilton County

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Contact

Administrator

Melissa Hermeling

Administrator 2

Melinda Appel O'COnnor

mhermeling@costars.org

Phone

513-527-7322

Program Details

Program Type: Licensed Child Care Center
Program Number: 205266
Initial License Date: 2001-01-09
License Expiration: —

Common Questions About Costars Early Education Center Madisonville

Helpful answers for families researching this provider.

What does Costars Early Education Center Madisonville's SUTQ rating of "Gold" mean?

Ohio's Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) program rates licensed child care providers on a 1–3 star scale. Costars Early Education Center Madisonville holds a Gold rating, meaning they meet Ohio's highest quality standards — the top tier for staff credentials, curriculum, and family engagement. Ratings are verified by Ohio CCIDS. Learn more about SUTQ ratings.

Is Costars Early Education Center Madisonville currently licensed in Ohio?

Costars Early Education Center Madisonville is a licensed Ohio child care provider, licensed since 2001-01-09. Ohio licensing is administered by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. You can confirm current license status and view compliance history at childcaresearch.ohio.gov.

Does Costars Early Education Center Madisonville accept PFCC child care assistance?

Yes — Costars Early Education Center Madisonville is listed as accepting Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC), Ohio's subsidy program that helps income-eligible families cover child care costs. Eligibility and co-pays are based on income and family size. To apply, contact your county Job and Family Services office or visit childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.

What should I ask when I call Costars Early Education Center Madisonville?

Before enrolling, cover these during your call or tour:

Do you have current openings for my child's age group?
What are your hours and which holidays are you closed?
What is the caregiver-to-child ratio for my child's age?
What experience and certifications do your caregivers hold?
How do you handle illness, medication, and emergencies?
What does a typical day look like for my child's age?
What are all fees — registration, supply, and late pickup?
Do you accept PFCC, Child Care Choice, or other subsidies?

See the full age-specific checklist at our FAQ page, adapted from the Child Care Aware of America Short Notice Checklist.

How up-to-date is the information shown for Costars Early Education Center Madisonville?

This profile is sourced from the Ohio CCIDS public licensing database, updated periodically by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. PFCC status, SUTQ ratings, administrator names, and contact details may change between updates. Always confirm details directly with the provider and verify the current license status at childcaresearch.ohio.gov.

More questions? Visit our full FAQ page.