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Bright Beginnings at Berlin Church

5175 S Old State Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2004

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About Bright Beginnings at Berlin Church

Bright Beginnings at Berlin Church is a licensed child care center in Lewis Center, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 20, 2004.

It is open Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Wednesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
TuesdayNot listed
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings at Berlin Church has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Delaware County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Delaware 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 Bright Beginnings at Berlin Church

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2004
License number
#000000407951
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 4, 2025: 1 rule cited

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

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 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. Dec 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5180:2-12-03 Inspection Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program had not responded to the non-compliances addressed in the inspection report dated 2/5/25. The rule requires the program to complete and submit a corrective action plan in OCLQS to address non-compliances detailed in written inspection reports within the timeframe outlined in the report. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that current and future corrective action plans will be submitted timely, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Feb 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-12 Safe Environment (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, a potentially hazardous substance, which was determined to not present a serious risk to a child, was not used or stored properly as noted in number 9 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area.2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] area.3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area.4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the [ ] area.5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area.6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area.7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area.8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area.9. White out was accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in classroom 3.10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area.11. Other potentially hazardous substance [ ] was accessible to children in the [ ] area.12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled.13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision.14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Other: [ ].Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Nov 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-12-08 Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that verification of a high school education for the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, did not meet the requirements as listed in number 1 below: 1. Verification of completion of a high school education was not on file.2. Documentation was incomplete or not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a career-technical program.3. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is also enrolled in a college credit program in child development or early childhood education.4. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) training program.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the education verification, 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 Bright Beginnings at Berlin Church

Is Bright Beginnings at Berlin Church licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 20, 2004.

When was Bright Beginnings at Berlin Church last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings at Berlin Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 3 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 Bright Beginnings at Berlin Church's hours?

Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Wednesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings at Berlin Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 548-6856 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings at Berlin Church's phone number?

(740) 548-6856.

Where is Bright Beginnings at Berlin Church?

5175 S Old State Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035. The nearest other daycare we list is Alum Creek Elementary School, 1.1 miles away.

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