Smart Start Academy Child Care & Learning Center
2105 Kenton St, Springfield, OH
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Fletcher Community Church Preschool is a licensed child care center in Fletcher, Ohio. The state has licensed it since August 31, 2001.
It is open Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 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.
Hours
| MondayToday | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Fletcher Community Church Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Miami County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all
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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5180:2-12-19 Supervision
“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not being properly supervised as noted in number 1 below: 1.Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member during snack in the gym area. 2.Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member during outdoor play.3.Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member more than once. 4. Staff were not physically present in the space and near enough to respond and reach the child(ren) immediately. 5.Other: [ ]. Children must be supervised according to rule and within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member at all times. 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.”
5180:2-12-02 Current Information
“During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 7 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS): 1. Mailing address2. Telephone number3. Email address4. Days and hours of operation5. Services offered6. Name of program7. Private pay ratesTechnical assistance was provided, and as discussed, log on to OCLQS and update the information, as required.”
Corrected during the visit
5101:2-12-25 Medication Administration
“During the inspection, it was determined that the program staff did not have immediate access to medications, medical foods and topical products at all times. Medication is not always brought to program. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous substance, which was determined to not present a serious risk to a child, was not used or stored properly as noted in number(s) 8 and 11 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area.2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the [ ] area.3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area.4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the [ ] area.5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area.6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area.7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area.8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the unlocked closet in lower multi-purpose room.9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area.10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area.11. Other potentially hazardous substance cleaning materials was accessible to children in the Pre-K room unlocked cabinet.12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled.13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision.14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Other: [ ].Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-07 Written Program Policies and Procedures
“During the inspection, it was determined the programs written policies and procedures provided to the parents/guardians and employees was missing item number 15 below:General Information1. Program name, address, email address and telephone number.2. Description of the programs program philosophy.3. Days and hours of operation, scheduled closings and basic daily schedule.4. Staff/child ratios and group size.5. Opportunities for parent involvement in program activities.6. Opportunities for parents to meet with teachers regarding their child.7. Payment schedule, overtime charges and registration fees as applicable.8. Supports for onsite breastfeeding or pumping for mothers who wish to do so (if the program serves infants or toddlers).Program Policies and Procedures9. Enrollment including required enrollment information.10. Care of children without immunizations.11. Attendance including procedures for arrival and departure, the programs absent day policy, releasing child to persons other than the parent, releasing a child according to a custody agreement and follow up when a child scheduled to arrive from another program or activity does not arrive.12. Supervision of children, including a separate supervision policy for school-age children, if applicable.13. Child guidance.14. Suspension and expulsion.15. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including administering medication to children with disabilities and administering care procedures to children with disabilities.16. Outdoor play, including limitations placed on outdoor play due to weather or safety issues (considerations may include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, wind chill, ozone levels, pollen count, lightning, rain or ice.)17. Food and dietary policy, including, information regarding meeting one-third of the child's recommended daily dietary allowance, policy regarding formula, breast milk, meals and snacks, and a policy on providing supplemental food.18. Management of illness including isolation precautions, symptoms for discharge and return and notification of parent of ill child.19. Summary of procedures taken in the event of an emergency, serious illness or injury.20. Administration of medication and topical products including medical foods, modified diets and whether school age children are permitted to carry their own medication and ointments.21. Transportation for fieldtrips, routine trips (if applicable) and emergencies, including if the center will provide child care services to children whose parents refuse to grant consent for transportation to the source of emergency treatment.22. Water activities/swimming.23. Infant care, if applicable, including feeding, frequency of diaper checks and information about daily activities.24. Sleeping, Napping and Resting.25. Evening and overnight care, if applicable.26. Policy on hours of operation including closing due to weather, school delays or closings and any other factors.27. Situations that may require disenrollment of a child, if applicable.28. Problem or issue resolution for parents or employees to follow when needing assistance in resolving problems related to the child care program.29. Formal screenings and assessments on enrolled children and if the program reports child level data to ODJFS pursuant to 5101:2-17-02 of the Administrative Code.Revise the programs written policies and procedures to include the missing information. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the revised written policies and procedures, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 31, 2001.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (937) 368-2470 to ask.
(937) 368-2470.
205 S Walnut Street, Fletcher, OH 45326. The nearest other daycare we list is Edison State Community College Child Care Center, 5.4 miles away.