The Learning Experience - Pickerington
658 Commerce Dr, Pickerington, OH
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Early Childhood Center 1
- open each week
- 4 days
- a week, county median
- $295
- year first licensed
- 2014
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About
About Early Childhood Center 1
Early Childhood Center 1 is a licensed child care center in Lancaster, Ohio. The state has licensed it since August 11, 2014.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 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
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Childhood Center 1 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fairfield County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Early Childhood Center 1
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed School-Based Preschool
- First licensed
- 2014
- License number
- #1000019128
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
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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- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
5180-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies
“During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children under the unlocked sink in room 104.”
5180-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”
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
5180-37:04 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.”
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 first aid from an approved provider.”
Corrected during the visit
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 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements in that the background check was expired.”
5180-37:04 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
Jan 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 in that disinfecting wipes were within reach of children on a shelf top.”
3301-37:04 Staff Medical statement
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a newly hired individual used to count in ratio had a medical statement dated in 2012.”
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FAQ
Questions about Early Childhood Center 1
Is Early Childhood Center 1 licensed?
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 11, 2014.
When was Early Childhood Center 1 last inspected?
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Childhood Center 1 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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 Childhood Center 1's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Childhood Center 1 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 687-7340 to ask.
What is Early Childhood Center 1's phone number?
(740) 687-7340.
Where is Early Childhood Center 1?
425 Whittier Dr N, Lancaster, OH 43130. The nearest other daycare we list is Fairfield Christian Academy, 0.4 miles away.