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315 South Collins Avenue, Lima, OH
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Children's Developmental Center is a licensed child care center in Lima, Ohio. The state has licensed it since January 23, 1973.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Children's Developmental Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Allen 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 Jan 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 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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5180:2-12-10 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(s) 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.”
5180:2-12-25 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) 2 and 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 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.”
5180:2-12-17 Daily Schedule
“During the inspection, it was determined that a copy of the daily program schedule was not posted in the two preschool rooms as required. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”
Corrected during the visit
5180:2-12-15 Medical / Physical Care Plans
“In review of the children's records, it was determined that the JFS 01236 Child Medical/Physical Care Plan for Child Care did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The JFS 01236 had not been updated as needed with a medication expiration date. 2. A separate JFS 01236 had not been used for each condition.3. The program used an old version of the JFS 01236.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number 6 below: 1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers.2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop. 3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care.4. Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled. 5. Stacked chairs.6. Employee purse- in unlocked white cabinet in Preschool #1 room7. Diaper bags.8. Television not securely anchored.9. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 10. Smoke detector needing batteries replaced.11. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.12. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.13. A floor surface that was unsafe in that [ ].14. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom.15. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom was not sturdy.16. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom posed a safety hazard in that [ ].17. Telephone cords.18. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following classroom furniture: [ ]. 20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a childs temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.22. Other [ ].Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, 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 January 23, 1973.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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.
Monday to Thursday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 226-5046 to ask.
(419) 226-5046.
1001 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima, OH 45804. The nearest other daycare we list is GLTX/Daddys at Work Childcare Center, 0.3 miles away.