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Edwards Creative Learning Center

3858 Alum Creek Dr Ste A, Columbus, OH 432073.5· 22 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
1997

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About Edwards Creative Learning Center

Edwards Creative Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Ohio. The state has licensed it since June 11, 1997.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 4 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
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Edwards Creative Learning Center 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 Edwards Creative Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
1997
License number
#000000405709
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Transportation 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 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

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

      “During the inspection, it was determined that bottles containing [milk/formula] for a particular infant were not labeled with the childs name and date of preparation. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5180:2-12-19 Child Guidance

      “During the inspection, it was determined that a child care staff member used a discipline technique to guide or discipline child(ren) that was not developmentally appropriate, consistent, or occurred at the time of the incident. Provide staff training. Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, 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.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-15 Child Health Care Plans

      “In review of the childrens records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for caring for at least one child, indicated on the Children's Records Review, with a condition that requires a DCY 01236 \"\"Health Care Plan Documentation & Permission to Administer Medication\"\" or equivalent form.The following was observed: A child care staff member who had not been trained on the form performed the procedure.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed DCY 01236 or equivalent form, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Aug 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-25 Medication Administration

      “During the inspection, it was determined that medication, medical foods and/or topical products did not meet the requirement(s) for administering medication, medical foods, and/or medical products as noted in number(s) 1,2 below:1. The medication, medical food, or topical product was no longer needed and had not been removed from the program.2. The medication, medical food, or topical product had expired and had not been removed from the program.3. The prescription label had expired.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-12-11 Outdoor Play Fall Zones

      “During the inspection, it was determined the fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The fall surface material had not been properly distributed or raked as needed to retain proper depth under and around equipment.2. A fall zone hazard was present, in that, the [ ] posed a risk of injury if a child were to fall from a piece of equipment.3. The fall zone was less than 3 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger.4. The fall zone was less than 6 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 24 months of age and older.5. There was not a fall zone of 3 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger.6. There was not a fall zone of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 24 months of age and older.7. The fall zone was less than 4 1/2 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger.8. The fall zone was less than 9 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 9. Other [ ]. The program is required to provide adequate fall zones under and around outdoor play equipment at all times. Submit the programs corrective action plan 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 the outdoor play space was not free of trash or foreign objects as noted in number(s) 1, 15 below:1. The outdoor area was littered with trash.2. The trash can was missing a lid. 3. The trash can was not emptied from the day(s) before. 4. The trash can was overflowing with trash.5. The trash can was infested with insects.6. The trash can was visibly dirty.7. There was broken glass. 8. There were tall weeds. 9. There was poison ivy. 10. There were tree branches. 11. There was mold visible. 12. There were thistles with prickers. 13. There were bird droppings. 14. The sandbox was contaminated.15. Other broken toys, and clothing left on big playground Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Jul 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      5101:2-12-14 Transportation - Driver Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program had not conducted and/or documented monthly emergency exiting drills on vehicles with children, including the date of the drill and all staff who transport children. Provide 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

      5101:2-12-13 Sanitary Equipment and Environment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that at least one piece of equipment, furnishings, or material at the program was not constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning as noted in number 1 and 5 below:1. The material had a tear/was worn through (vinyl soft climber in infant 2, red vinyl chair in PreK 1).2. The material was not washable.3. The material was porous.4. The surface was cracked.5. The surface was repaired, but in a manner that still did not facilitate cleaning (tape on red vinyl couch in Infant 2, and on blue vinyl couch in PreK 2). 6. Other [ ]. Equipment, furnishings, and furniture shall be constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning. 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-12-11 Outdoor Play Fall Zones

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the playground did not have adequate fall surface under and around equipment as noted in number 2 below: 1. No fall surface2. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall (both playgrounds)3. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall that extended the length of the required fall zone 4. Other [ ] With any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding, resilient material, as specified in Appendix A, needs to be added in order to protect children in the event of a fall. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the resilient material added, 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 Edwards Creative Learning Center

Is Edwards Creative Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 11, 1997.

When was Edwards Creative Learning Center last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Edwards Creative Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 4 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 Edwards Creative Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Edwards Creative Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 492-8977 to ask.

What is Edwards Creative Learning Center's phone number?

(614) 492-8977.

Where is Edwards Creative Learning Center?

3858 Alum Creek Dr Ste A, Columbus, OH 43207. The nearest other daycare we list is Columbus Advanced Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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