Panther Cub Academy
1605 Airport Rd, New Lexington, OH
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Crooksville Bright Beginnings is a licensed child care center in Crooksville, Ohio. The state has licensed it since August 29, 2023.
It is open Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
Crooksville Bright Beginnings has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Perry County has a median price of $222 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 10 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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3301-37:02 A child was left unattended inside or outside the facility
“It was self-reported that a child was left unattended inside the facility.”
3301-37:02 A child was left unattended inside or outside the facility
“It was reported that a child was left unattended inside the facility.”
3301-37:02 A child was left unattended inside or outside the facility
“It was reported that a child was left unattended inside the facility.”
3301-37:02 A child was left unattended inside or outside the facility
“It was observed or reported that a child was left unattended inside or outside the facility.”
5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings
“During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does 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, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:02 A child was left unattended inside or outside the facility
“It was observed or reported that a child was left unattended inside or outside the facility.”
3301-37:02 A child was left unattended inside or outside the facility
“It was reported that a child was left unattended inside or outside the facility.”
3301-37:08 Child medical statement
“During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that the medical statements were not updated every thirteen months from the date of examination”
3301-37:08 Child medical statement
“During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that the medical statement was not provided by a physician, physician's assistant, clinical nurse specialist, or certified nurse.”
3301-37:02 A child was left unattended inside or outside the facility
“It was observed or reported that a child was left unattended inside or outside the facility.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 29, 2023.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 9 of 10 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.
Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 373-6669 to ask.
(740) 373-6669.
4075 Ceramic Way, Crooksville, OH 43731. The nearest other daycare we list is Crooksville Middle School, 0.5 miles away.