Smart Start Academy Child Care & Learning Center
2105 Kenton St, Springfield, OH
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 8:45 AM to 11:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:45 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:45 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:45 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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5180-37:04 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.”
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
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
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
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.”
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.”
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
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.”
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
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
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2011.
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.
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.
Monday to Thursday, 8:45 AM to 11:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (937) 505-4170 to ask.
(937) 505-4170.
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.