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City Center Childcare

3721 Broadway, Grove City, OH 431234.1· 45 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2016

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About City Center Childcare

City Center Childcare is a licensed child care center in Grove City, Ohio. The state has licensed it since June 1, 2016.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Cost

Tuition and costs

City Center Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Franklin County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Franklin 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 City Center Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2016
License number
#000000401151
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Aug 28, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-12-22 Meal Preparation and Nutritional Requirements (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement.The following was observed: The menu was not currently dated. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs emergency preparedness and response plan (EPRP) did not meet the requirement or was missing the information.The following was observed as missing: Emergency numbers for medical, dental, and transport-related emergencies in addition to 9-1-1. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate. Make the necessary revisions to the EPRP. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-16 Emergency Postings (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was determined that emergency phone numbers were not posted, readily in view in each classroom and other spaces used by the children.The following was observed: Emergency squad number was missing. Hospital number was missing. Police department number was missing. Fire department number was missing. Poison control number was missing. Public children's services agency (PCSA) number was missing. Local health department number was missing. Local emergency management agency (EMA) number was missingSubmit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-07 Written Program Policies and Procedures (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing an item(s).The following was observed as missing: Social media policy including, but not limited to, addressing publication of child photos or other identifying information, if applicable. Usage of emergency medical devices and emergency medications, including but not limited to Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and Naloxone, if applicable.Revise the programs written policies and procedures to include the missing information. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the revised written policies and procedures, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained.The following was observed: At least one individual's employment had not been end dated. At least one individual's schedule was not current.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-02 Current Information (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was determined that information was not up to date in the Ohio statewide licensing system.The following information was not current: Days and hours of operation.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
  2. Jun 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-12-22 Meal and Snack Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number(s) 6 below. 1. The menu was not posted.2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents.3. The menu was not currently dated.4. The entire menu was substituted.5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served.6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu.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

    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-16 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(s) 1 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-16 Written Disaster Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs written disaster plan did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually as noted in number(s) 1, 2 below:1. Child care staff members and employees were not trained annually.2. Written documentation of the training was not kept on file. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, as required, for the items in number(s) 4, 10 below. 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-02 Current Information

      “During the inspection, it was determined the information in number(s) 4, 7 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS): 1. Mailing address2. Telephone number3. Email address4. Days and hours of operation5. Services offered6. Name of program7. Private pay ratesTechnical assistance was provided, and as discussed, log on to OCLQS and update the information, as required.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo 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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Questions about City Center Childcare

Is City Center Childcare licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 1, 2016.

When was City Center Childcare last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has City Center Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 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 City Center Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does City Center Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 957-5282 to ask.

What is City Center Childcare's phone number?

(614) 957-5282.

Where is City Center Childcare?

3721 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. The nearest other daycare we list is Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 0.1 miles away.

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