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Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

121 Nichols St, Cardington, OH 43315
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$150
year first licensed
2013

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About Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Cardington, Ohio. The state has licensed it since October 9, 2013.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:15 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 3:15 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:15 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:15 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:15 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Morrow County has a median price of $150 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Morrow 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 Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2013
License number
#1000020182
Also at this site
Facility #1180017752: School-age program
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 32 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Transportation 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. Apr 6, 2026InspectionFacility #1000020182No rules cited
  2. Apr 6, 2026InspectionFacility #1180017752No rules cited
  3. Mar 26, 2025InspectionFacility #10000201828 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:08 Child medical statement

      “During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that a medical was not provided for a child three years old or older within 30 days of admission and/or the examination did not occur within twelve months prior to the date of admission.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:08 Child medical statement

      “During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that the medical statements were not updated every thirteen months from the date of examination”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      5180-37-08 Cumulative record requirements

      “During the inspection and review of children's files, all required information was not on file by the first day of attendance.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Transportation

      5180-37-08 Emergency medical and dental care transportation

      “During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include permission of parent for emergency medical and dental care and transportation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      5180-37:07 Parent Roster permission

      “During the inspection, it was determined that staff members did not secure a signed statement from parent indicating desire to be included in the roster.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      5180-37:05 Annual fire inspection

      “During the inspection, documentation of a current fire inspection was not on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37-08 Names and telephone numbers of physician and dentist

      “During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include the names and telephone numbers of physician and dentist in case of emergency.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Mar 26, 2025InspectionFacility #118001775217 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-32:03 In-service hour requirement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals working less than thirty hour a week did not complete at least 2.5 hours of in-service annually.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-32:03 Staff medical statement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-32:03 Staff with required health and safety training

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current course on the recognition and prevention of child abuse from an approved provider.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-32:03 Staff with required health and safety training

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-32:03 Licensing orientation training

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-32:03 Staff with required health and safety training

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current course on the recognition of common signs of communicable disease from an approved provider.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      5180-32-03 Required background checks

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      5180-32:06 Individual child registration

      “During the inspection and review of children's files, it was determined that the registration of each child did not include the telephone numbers of three authorized person(s) to take the child from the program in an event of an emergency.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      5180-32:10 Emergency drill practice

      “During the inspection, the program did not have documentation of emergency drill practice at least once quarterly.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      5180-32:07 Menu requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that menus were not planned on a weekly basis at a minimum.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      5180-32:07 Menu requirements

      “During the inspection, it was observed that menus were not posted in a conspicuous place where they can be reviewed by parents.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180-32:04 Storage of belongings

      “During the inspection, a space for children's equipment and personal belongings was not available.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      5180-32:04 Annual fire inspection

      “During the inspection, documentation of a current fire inspection was not on file.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      5180-32:04 License and written compliance report posted

      “During the inspection, the most recent written compliance report was not posted in a conspicuous place.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-32:03 Staff with required health and safety training

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      5180-32:06 Individual child registration

      “During the inspection and review of children's files, it was determined that The registration of each child did not include parental consent for first-aid, medication, and transportation to an emergency care facility.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      5180-32:06 Individual child registration

      “During the inspection and review of children's files, it was determined that the registration of each child did not include the name and telephone number of the child's physician, dentist, or other health care providers.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jun 5, 2024InspectionFacility #11800177527 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3301-32:06 Individual child registration

      “During the inspection and review of children's files, it was determined that the registration of each child did not include the name and telephone number of the child's physician, dentist, or other health care providers.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      3301-32:06 Individual child registration

      “During the inspection and review of children's files, it was determined that the registration of each child did not include the telephone numbers of three authorized person(s) to take the child from the program in an event of an emergency.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      3301-32:06 Individual child registration

      “During the inspection and review of children's files, it was determined that the registration of each child did not include a signed parental permission slip for administration of medication and log of medication administration”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      3301-32:06 Individual child registration

      “During the inspection and review of children's files, it was determined that The registration of each child did not include parental consent for first-aid, medication, and transportation to an emergency care facility.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      3301-32:04 License and written compliance report posted

      “During the inspection, the most recent written compliance report was not posted in a conspicuous place.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-32:03 Staff medical statement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-32:03 Licensing orientation training

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 22, 2024InspectionFacility #1000020182No rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

Is Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 9, 2013.

When was Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School last inspected?

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

Has Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 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 Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 864-6692 to ask.

What is Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School's phone number?

(419) 864-6692.

Where is Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School?

121 Nichols St, Cardington, OH 43315. The nearest other daycare we list is Headstart, 0.2 miles away.

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