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Early Bird Learning Center

357 Cunningham Rd, Salem, OH 444604.4· 7 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$222
year first licensed
2011

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About Early Bird Learning Center

Early Bird Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Salem, Ohio. The state has licensed it since May 11, 2011.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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

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Mahoning 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 Early Bird Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2011
License number
#000000100070
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-12 Safe Environment

      “Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined that at least one area of the program or at least one piece of equipment had chipping or peeling paint. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being.The following was observed: An area rug was bunched up causing a potential tripping hazardProvide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-12-11 Outdoor Space Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that an area was used which did not ensure that children are not able to leave the outdoor play area unsupervised or that any hazards from the outside cannot enter the outdoor player area without the staff being aware of them.The following was observed: A newly installed basketball hoop pad in the corner of the parking lot was not fenced. The program was using cones across the play area when in use .Discontinue use of the playground and provide a space for outdoor play which meets the requirement. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Aug 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-25 Medication Administration

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program had administered medication to a child and the written instructions on the JFS 01217 Request for Administration of Medication for Child Care form or attached prescription label were not followed as noted in number 2 below: 1. Medication had been administered to a child at the center at a different time than directed. 2. Medication was administered to a child for a longer or shorter period of time than directed. Lisdexamfetamine RX dated 7-8-25 with instruction administer for 30 days. The program was administered between 7-28-25 thru 8-28-2025. 3. The dose administered did not match the dosage required by the manufacturers directions. 4. The dose administered did not match the dosage required by the written physicians instructions or the prescription label. 5. A child was administered the wrong medication provided to the program for that child. 6. Other: [ ].Provide training to the staff designated to administer medication that the parents and physician's instructions on the prescribed form, as well as instructions on the prescription label, must be followed to avoid over or under medicating a child. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-10 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 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.”
  3. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Early Bird Learning Center

Is Early Bird Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 11, 2011.

When was Early Bird Learning Center last inspected?

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

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 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 Early Bird Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Bird Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (330) 332-1446 to ask.

What is Early Bird Learning Center's phone number?

(330) 332-1446.

Where is Early Bird Learning Center?

357 Cunningham Rd, Salem, OH 44460. The nearest other daycare we list is Reilly School, 1.5 miles away.

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