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Columbus Early Learning Center - Champion

240 N. Champion Ave., Columbus, OH 43203
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
1970

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About Columbus Early Learning Center - Champion

Columbus Early Learning Center - Champion is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Ohio. The state has licensed it since July 14, 1970.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 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
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Columbus Early Learning Center - Champion 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 Columbus Early Learning Center - Champion

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
1970
License number
#000000400598
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 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 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-12-23 Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

      “During the inspection, it was determined that breast milk provided by the parent was not stored appropriately.The following was observed: not labeled with the infant's name, date pumped and date bottle was prepared. (Frogs)Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-18 Attendance Records

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for keeping an attendance record.The following was observed: the attendance record was not being consistently completed. (Ducks, children not signed in) Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Aug 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      5180:2-12-20 Cribs

      “During the inspection, it was determined that at least one crib was not labeled with the child's name, as required by this rule. 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 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the following information was not posted for item number(s) 1,2,3 below:1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes. (Infant indoor play area)2. Weather alert plan was missing. (Infant indoor play area) 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes. (Infant indoor play area) 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 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan for Child Care were not followed as noted in number(s) 2 below:1. The plan was not posted in each classroom.2. The plan was not posted in other spaces used by children. (Infant indoor play area)3. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete.4. The location of first aid kit, fire extinguishers and fire alarm system, fire alarm pull stations and electrical circuit box were not complete.5. The telephone number for emergency squad, fire department, hospital, poison control program, public children services agency, local health department, local emergency management agency, and police department were not complete.6. Location of childrens records was not complete.7. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed in the event of an evacuation was not complete. 8. The current version of the prescribed form was not used.9. The plan was not implemented when necessary in that [ ].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 Drills

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item number(s) 3 below:1. Monthly fire drills.2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September).3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year. (Quarter 2)Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 7 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile.2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change.4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current.6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment.7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated.8. Other: [ ]Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Jul 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-12-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan for Child Care were not followed as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The plan was not posted in each classroom. (missing in Frogs Classroom)2. The plan was not posted in other spaces used by children. 3. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete.4. The location of first aid kit, fire extinguishers and fire alarm system, fire alarm pull stations and electrical circuit box were not complete.5. The telephone number for emergency squad, fire department, hospital, poison control program, public children services agency, local health department, local emergency management agency, and police department were not complete.6. Location of childrens records was not complete.7. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed in the event of an evacuation was not complete. 8. The current version of the prescribed form was not used.9. The plan was not implemented when necessary in that [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-12-10 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, 5, 6 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number(s) 2, 5, 7 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile.2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change.4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current.6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment.7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated.8. Other: [ ]Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

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 Columbus Early Learning Center - Champion

Is Columbus Early Learning Center - Champion licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 14, 1970.

When was Columbus Early Learning Center - Champion last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Columbus Early Learning Center - Champion had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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.

What are Columbus Early Learning Center - Champion's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Columbus Early Learning Center - Champion cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 253-5525 to ask.

What is Columbus Early Learning Center - Champion's phone number?

(614) 253-5525.

Where is Columbus Early Learning Center - Champion?

240 N. Champion Ave., Columbus, OH 43203. The nearest other daycare we list is Champion Intergenerational Center, 0.1 miles away.

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