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Dater Montessori School

2840 Boudinot Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2011

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About Dater Montessori School

Dater Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 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
9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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

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Hamilton 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 Dater Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000018712
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Background checks 7
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2

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. Dec 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5180-37:04 Individuals used in ratio

      “During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Required background checks

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
  2. Sep 19, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      3301-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      3301-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 Public preschool general education teacher requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, the public preschool general education teacher did not have a valid prekindergarten teaching certificate, associate license, or early childhood license to meet requirements of the position.The licensures on file for some staff members were expired.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      3301-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      3301-37:04 Background check updates

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years.Staff had expired FBI background checks.”
    • Background checks

      3301-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
    • Background checks

      3301-37:04 Required background checks

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.During the inspection, staff did not have valid BCI and FBI on site for verification.”
  3. Apr 23, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37:12 Soiled diapers storage / laundering

      “During the inspection, it was observed that soiled diapers were not properly disposed or handled. Soiled clothing and/or cloth diapers were not sent home daily. One classroom did not have a covered diaper pail.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37-08 Medication authorization

      “During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include physician's or dentist's medication authorization and written instructions. Two students had no paperwork for extra medication with albuterol. Two prescriptions were missing labels.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      3301-37:07 Medical and dental emergency procedure posting

      “During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting medical and dental emergency procedures in each preschool classroom and by each telephone. One classroom did not have medical and dental emergency procedures posted by the telephone.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      3301-37:07 Emergency numbers posting

      “During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting emergency numbers by each telephone. One classroom did not have emergency numbers posted by the telephone.”

      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. Three staff members did not have medical statements on file.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 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. Four staff members did not have an initial or current first aid training.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 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. Six staff members did not have an initial or current first aid training.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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. One staff member has not completed the required orientation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      3301-37:04 Montessori maximum group size

      “During the inspection, an accredited Montessori program with mixed preschool and kindergarten children exceeded the maximum group size of twenty-four children. Four classrooms exceeded the maximum group size of 24. 2 classrooms had 25 enrolled and 2 had 26 enrolled.”

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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FAQ

Questions about Dater Montessori School

Is Dater Montessori School licensed?

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

When was Dater Montessori School last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dater Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 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 Dater Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dater Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (513) 363-0900 to ask.

What is Dater Montessori School's phone number?

(513) 363-0900.

Where is Dater Montessori School?

2840 Boudinot Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238. The nearest other daycare we list is Costars at Dater Montessori, 0.2 miles away.

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