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Clark Early Learning Center

1500 W Jefferson St, Springfield, OH 455064.2· 10 reviews
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$222
year first licensed
2011

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About Clark Early Learning Center

Clark Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:45 AM to 11:30 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Open until 11:30 PM
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday8:45 AM to 11:30 PM
Tuesday8:45 AM to 11:30 PM
Wednesday8:45 AM to 11:30 PM
Thursday8:45 AM to 11:30 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Clark Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Clark County has a median price of $222 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Clark County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$222
Home daycare$170

Toddler

Center$200
Home daycare$165

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$155

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$139

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 Clark Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000018311
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5180-37:04 Ratio and Group size: General education or co-taught classroom

      “During the inspection, the staff/child ratio in a general education or co-taught classroom was not maintained for a group including children four and five years old, not in kindergarten.”
  2. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:04 Staff Medical statement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, all staff onsite do not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, all staff onsite do not have a current age-appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Nov 29, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3301-37:07 Health and safety procedures

      “During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not address health and safety procedures. One classroom had medicine in an unlocked cabinet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies

      “During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children. A few classroom had cleaning supplies accessible to children. Mainly Lysol wipes.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 Orientation training

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date. Some staff members had not completed with required orientation within the first 30 days of employment or did not have evidence of previously completing the orientation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37:04 Staff Medical statement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment. Several staff members did not have a medical statement on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3301-37:02 Parent handbook

      “During the inspection, it was determined that each parent was not provided with a parent handbook that includes notifying parents of early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment (EPSTD).”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      3301-37:02 Parent handbook

      “During the inspection, it was determined that each parent was not provided with a parent handbook that includes how to obtain copies of inspection reports.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Clark Early Learning Center

Is Clark Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Clark Early Learning Center last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Clark Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 4 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 Clark Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:45 AM to 11:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Clark Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (937) 505-4170 to ask.

What is Clark Early Learning Center's phone number?

(937) 505-4170.

Where is Clark Early Learning Center?

1500 W Jefferson St, Springfield, OH 45506. The nearest other daycare we list is Miami Valley CDC-Lincoln Hill Early Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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