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Advantage Early Learning Academy

496 Havens Corners Rd, Gahanna, OH 432304.1· 28 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2022

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About Advantage Early Learning Academy

Advantage Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Gahanna, Ohio. The state has licensed it since December 12, 2022.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Advantage Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Franklin County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Franklin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$295
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$265
Home daycare$190

Preschool

Center$232
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$150
Home daycare$155

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Advantage Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2022
License number
#2220026402
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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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  1. Jul 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 9, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5180:2-12-18 Ratio

      “During the inspection, a ratio of 0 child care staff member(s) for 4 children was determined to have occurred for the older infant group.The following was observed: staff member walked around to the other infant room crib space and was bending over the crib.Additional child care staff members must be hired or current child care staff members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-12-11 Outdoor Play Equipment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that equipment on the outdoor play space posed an imminent risk of harm to a child.The following was observed: A small plastic pink couch had a broken piece, and a child size plastic grocery cart was broken,Discontinue the use of this equipment until it has been removed, repaired or replaced. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Jun 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5180:2-12-19 Supervision

      “During the inspection, it was determined that a child was released to a person without prior parental permission. Children may only be released to the parent or to a person who has been previously approved by the parent. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  6. Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5180:2-12-19 Supervision

      “During the inspection, it was determined that a child was released to a person without prior parental permission. Children may only be released to the parent or to a person who has been previously approved by the parent. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  7. Oct 20, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5101:2-12-23 Infant Daily Care

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not meet the requirements for bottle feeding as noted in number(s) 2 below:1. A bottle was propped for an infant feeding.2. An infant was placed in a crib with a bottle.3. An infant was not held or fed sitting up for bottle feedings.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safe sleep

      5101:2-12-20 Cribs

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the equipment in number(s) 6 below had been used for sleeping infants and did not allow the infant to sleep on a firm mattress: 1. Mesh cribs;2. Play pens;3. Bassinets;4. Cots;5. Car seats;6. Infant swing;7. The floor;8. Infant seats;9. An infant placed in a car seat in a crib; 10. Other [ ]. Infants must be provided with a crib, which meets requirements specified in this rule, for resting and sleeping. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that staff training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-12-13 Sanitary Equipment and Environment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that at least one piece of equipment, furnishings, or material at the program was not constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The material had a tear.2. The material was not washable.3. The material was porous.4. The surface was cracked.5. The surface was repaired, but in a manner that still did not facilitate cleaning. 6. Other [ ]. Equipment, furnishings, and furniture shall be constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the item or condition has been removed or how the condition was remedied, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-12-12 Safe Environment

      “Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined that at least one area of the program or at least one piece of equipment had chipping or peeling paint. The preschool room needs painted. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Copied from Ohio Department of Children and Youth on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Advantage Early Learning Academy

Is Advantage Early Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 12, 2022.

When was Advantage Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Advantage Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 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.

What are Advantage Early Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Advantage Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 471-1523 to ask.

What is Advantage Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(614) 471-1523.

Where is Advantage Early Learning Academy?

496 Havens Corners Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230. The nearest other daycare we list is Havens Corners KinderCare, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Ohio Department of Children and Youth (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).