The Goddard School of Wadsworth
284 Park Center Dr, Wadsworth, OH
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Caw/M Rittman Preschool Head Start is a licensed child care center in Rittman, Ohio. The state has licensed it since March 14, 2002.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Caw/M Rittman Preschool Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wayne County has a median price of $222 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 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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5101:2-12-16 Written Disaster Plan
“During the inspection, it was determined the programs written disaster plan did not meet the requirement or was missing the information in number 11 below:Procedures:1. The written disaster plan had not been completed2. The plan was not provided to all child care staff and employees3. The plan was not used to respond to an emergency or disaster situation4. Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes5. Emergency outdoor and indoor lockdown or evacuation due to threats of violence which includes active shooter, bioterrorism or terrorism6. Emergency or disaster evacuations due to hazardous materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats.7. Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies8. Loss of power, water, or heat9. Other threatening situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the children in the programDetails:10. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the program will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent11. A designated safe site where staff and children can safely remain when evacuated.12. Assisting infants, toddlers and children with special needs and/or health conditions13. Emergency contact information for parents and the program14. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated15. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications, no phone or internet service available16. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for staff and children if required to shelter in place17. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip18. Making the plan available to all child care staff members and employees19. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate20. Updating the plan on a yearly basis21. Contact with local emergency management officialsMake the necessary revisions to the disaster plan. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-11 Outdoor Play Equipment
“During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe or not used as intended as noted in number 20below:1. There was rust exposed.2. There were protruding bolts. 3. There were cracks.4. There were holes.5. There was splintering wood.6. There were sharp edges or points.7. There were lead hazards.8. There were toxic substances.9. There were tripping hazards.10. There was chipped and/or peeling paint.11. The sandbox was not covered when the program was closed or during non-daylight hours. 12. Outdoor equipment, [ ] was not developmentally appropriate.13. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was placed in the main traffic pattern.14. Outdoor play equipment, [ ], was positioned too closely together, posing a risk of injury if a child were to fall from one piece of equipment into another.15. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not securely anchored but did not present a risk of imminent danger of the structure collapsing when children are using the equipment16. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was 30 inches or more from the ground and did not have a protective barrier that would prevent a child from falling off this piece of equipment.17. The manufacturer's guidelines for assembly and installation were not followed for the [ ].18. Functionally linked equipment was used by preschool-age children and the distance between two adjacent pieces of equipment exceeded 12 inches.19. Functionally linked equipment was used by school-age children and the distance between two adjacent pieces of equipment exceeded 18 inches.20. Other: window air conditioner unit accessible to children. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-10 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 4 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.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 14, 2002.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 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 to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (330) 927-4540 to ask.
(330) 927-4540.
250 North Street, Rittman, OH 44270. The nearest other daycare we list is Rittman United Methodist Church Preschool, 1.1 miles away.