Gibbs Community Learning Center
1345 Gibbs Ave NE, Canton, OH
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Bowers Learning Center is a licensed child care center in New Philadelphia, Ohio. The state has licensed it since March 28, 2002.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
Bowers Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tuscarawas County has a median price of $222 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 9, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 12 rules in all
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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5180:2-12-10 Health Training Requirements
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number(s) 2,3 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 2,4,5 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile.2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change.4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current.6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment.7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated.8. Other: [ ]Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-02 License Posted
“During the inspection, it was determined the programs current license was not in a location visible to parents as required. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”
Corrected during the visit
5101:2-12-18 Attendance Records
“During the inspection, it was determined that the method for tracking children in each group did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number(s) 3,4 below:1. There was no method in place;2. The method did not include each child's name;3. The method did not include each child's date of birth;4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times;5. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-16 Emergency Drills
“During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed during the month of August 2024,for item number(s) 1,2 below:1. Monthly fire drills.2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September).3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records
“In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, as required, for the items in number(s) 4,6,9,10,13 below. 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”
Corrected during the visit
5101:2-12-13 Sanitary Equipment and Environment
“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in number(s) 9 below, were in the B1 restroom:1. There was no liquid soap.2. There was no toilet paper.3. There were no paper towels.4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children.5. The plunger was accessible to the children.6. The toilet(s) were not flushed.7. The trash was not emptied from the day before.8. There was a strong urine odor.9. Other: toilet behind and under seat, toilet seat, sink, where visibly soiled.The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”
Corrected during the visit
5101:2-12-11 Outdoor Space Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined that quarterly inspections of one or more outdoor play area(s) and equipment had not been completed and documented as required, using the JFS 01281 Child Care Playground Inspection Report form. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-08 Medical Statement
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 1 below: 1. A medical statement was not on file for at least one employee;2. The medical statement(s) on file did not have a date of examination within 12 months of the employees first day of employment;3. Date of examination was missing;4. Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing;5. A statement was missing that verifies the employee is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR);6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test information was missing: a. Documentation of the screening process to determine if the employee resided in a country identified by the world health organization as having a high burden of TB and arrived in the United States within the five years preceding the date of application for employment. b. Results of a TB test for employees meeting both criteria in 6a. c. Results of additional testing for employees with a positive TB test. d. Written statement, signed by a representative of the TB control unit, that the employee's TB is no longer infectious or the individual is receiving a TB treatment regimen for employees with a positive TB test. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, or TB results/documentation, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 3,5,6,7 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile.2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change.4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current.6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment.7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated.8. Other: [ ]Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-04 Fire Inspection
Corrected during the visit
5101:2-12-02 Current Information
“During the inspection, it was determined that a change of administrator had been made and the owner or administrator had failed to provide notification of this change to the Department and/or submit qualifications for the new administrator within 30 days. An administrator resigned at the end of the school year(May 2024). A license is only valid for the licensee, administrator, address and license capacity designated on the license. Technical assistance was provided, and as discussed, submit the request to amend the license and any required documentation, if applicable, through the licensing system, OCLQS.”
Corrected during the visit
5101:2-12-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan for Child Care were not followed as noted in number(s)1 below, in that the plan was not posted in classroom B2 (Corrected during inspection).1. The plan was not posted in each classroom.2. The plan was not posted in other spaces used by children. 3. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete.4. The location of first aid kit, fire extinguishers and fire alarm system, fire alarm pull stations and electrical circuit box were not complete.5. The telephone number for emergency squad, fire department, hospital, poison control program, public children services agency, local health department, local emergency management agency, and police department were not complete.6. Location of childrens records was not complete.7. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed in the event of an evacuation was not complete. 8. The current version of the prescribed form was not used.9. The plan was not implemented when necessary in that [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-13 Sanitary Equipment and Environment
“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in number(s) 6 below, were in the classroom B1 restroom:1. There was no liquid soap.2. There was no toilet paper.3. There were no paper towels.4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children.5. The plunger was accessible to the children.6. The toilet(s) were not flushed.7. The trash was not emptied from the day before.8. There was a strong urine odor.9. Other [ ]. The restroom(s) must be kept sanitary at all times. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 28, 2002.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on October 9, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 2 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.
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (330) 602-5442 to ask.
(330) 602-5442.
504 Bowers Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Preschool Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.