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Firelands Montessori Academy

329 Ohio St, Huron, OH 44839
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$222
year first licensed
2011

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About Firelands Montessori Academy

Firelands Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Huron, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 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

Monday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Firelands Montessori Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Erie County has a median price of $222 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Erie 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 Firelands Montessori Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000019261
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2025: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 10, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180-37:06 Safe and sanitary equipment and materials

      “During the inspection, it was observed that furniture and equipment does not meet safety and sanitation requirements. (Standing air conditioning was placed on a table, where children can pull it down.) (Coffee pot on and reach of children)”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180-37:05 Outdoor play space

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the surface of the outdoor play space did not offer protection from falls.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Licensed staff in-service requirement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, preschool staff licensed by the department did not have evidence of ten in-service hours annually.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Background check updates

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5180-37:02 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.”
  2. Sep 10, 2025Visit7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180-37:06 Safe and sanitary equipment and materials

      “During the inspection, it was observed that furniture and equipment does not meet safety and sanitation requirements. (Standing air conditioning was placed on a table, where children can pull it down.) (Coffee pot on and reach of children)”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180-37:05 Outdoor play space

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the surface of the outdoor play space did not offer protection from falls.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Licensed staff in-service requirement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, preschool staff licensed by the department did not have evidence of ten in-service hours annually.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Background check updates

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5180-37:02 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.”
  3. Nov 13, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      3301-37:07 Emergency procedure postings and records

      “During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting procedures for emergency situations.”

      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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3301-37:06 Safe and sanitary equipment and materials

      “During the inspection, it was observed that children had access to a knife that did not meet safety requirements.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3301-37:05 Phone available

      “During the inspection, it was observed that a phone was not available while the program was in session. (It was unplug in the cabinet.)”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      3301-37:05 Electrical outlets

      “During the inspection, it was observed that electrical outlets are not covered when not in use and there was no documentation on file to indicate the outlets are tamper resistant.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3301-37:03 Daily Schedule

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the daily schedule for each age group did not include a balance of both quiet and active play.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Mar 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 Staff minimum requirements

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

      Corrected during the visit

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 Firelands Montessori Academy

Is Firelands Montessori Academy licensed?

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

When was Firelands Montessori Academy last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Firelands Montessori Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 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 Firelands Montessori Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

Where is Firelands Montessori Academy?

329 Ohio St, Huron, OH 44839. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Wonders Presbyterian Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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