Wilma Valentine Child Care, Sidney Ohio
1200 Childrens Home Rd, Sidney, OH
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Care-a-Lot Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Botkins, Ohio. The state has licensed it since December 27, 1990.
It is open Monday, 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM; Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Not listed |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Thursday | Not listed |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Care-a-Lot Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Shelby County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 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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5180:2-12-12 Safe Environment
“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(s) 2, 11 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area.2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [name] classroom 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 the [ ] area.10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area.11. Other potentially hazardous substance Ice Melt was accessible to children in the entry 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.”
5101:2-12-25 Medication Administration
“During the inspection, it was determined that medication, medical foods and/or topical products did not meet the requirement(s) for administering medication, medical foods, and/or medical products as noted in number(s) 3 below:1. The medication, medical food, or topical product was no longer needed and had not been removed from the program.2. The medication, medical food, or topical product had expired and had not been removed from the program.3. The prescription label had expired.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 27, 1990.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 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.
Monday, 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM; Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (937) 693-3367 to ask.
(937) 693-3367.
108 E South St, Botkins, OH 45306. The nearest other daycare we list is Anna Local School, 4.7 miles away.