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Central Elementary

507 Jefferson Ave, Mc Arthur, OH 45651
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$100
year first licensed
2011
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About

About Central Elementary

Central Elementary is a licensed child care center in Mc Arthur, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

It is open Tuesday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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

MondayNot listed
Tuesday7:45 AM to 2:15 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 2:15 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 2:15 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 2:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Central Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Vinton County has a median price of $100 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.
Vinton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$174
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$152

Preschool

Center$142
Home daycare$141

School age

Center$100
Home daycare$120

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 Central Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000019622
Also at this site
Facility #1000019621: School-age program
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Health, medication and illness 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. Feb 24, 2026InspectionFacility #1000019621No rules cited
  2. Nov 25, 2025InspectionFacility #1000019622No rules cited
  3. Oct 23, 2024InspectionFacility #10000196211 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-32:10 Medication administration policy requirements

      “During the inspection and policy review, policies and procedures did not include that the medication was current within twelve months old, in the original container, and has written instructions from a licensed physician, nurse practitioner or dentist. ( Rx label expired)”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 23, 2024InspectionFacility #1000019622No rules cited
  5. Nov 17, 2023InspectionFacility #1000019622No rules cited
  6. Oct 4, 2023InspectionFacility #1000019621No 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 Central Elementary

Is Central Elementary licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2011.

When was Central Elementary last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Central Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 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 Central Elementary's hours?

Tuesday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Central Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 596-4155 to ask.

What is Central Elementary's phone number?

(740) 596-4155.

Where is Central Elementary?

507 Jefferson Ave, Mc Arthur, OH 45651. The nearest other daycare we list is Vinton County Middle School, 0.5 miles away.

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