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Garfield Elementary School

200 W 31st St, Lorain, OH 44055
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2011

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About Garfield Elementary School

Garfield Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Lorain, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:45 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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

Monday8:00 AM to 1:45 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 1:45 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 1:45 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 1:45 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 1:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Garfield Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lorain County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lorain 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 Garfield Elementary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000019329
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5180:2-12-19 Supervision

      “During the inspection, it was determined that children were not supervised while outside the program.The following was observed: Child(ren) left unattended outside the facility building. Rule 5180:2-12-03 requires the program to notify parents when a serious risk non-compliance is cited. The notification must inform parents of the serious risk non-compliance and include the Department of Children and Youth website and location of further information regarding the determination. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided and a copy of the written parent notification, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Mar 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Background check updates

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years.”
  3. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo 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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Daycares near Garfield Elementary School

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Faith House Daycare

1875 N Ridge Rd, Lorain, OH

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FAQ

Questions about Garfield Elementary School

Is Garfield Elementary School licensed?

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

When was Garfield Elementary School last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Garfield Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 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 Garfield Elementary School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Garfield Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (440) 246-1114 to ask.

What is Garfield Elementary School's phone number?

(440) 246-1114.

Where is Garfield Elementary School?

200 W 31st St, Lorain, OH 44055. The nearest other daycare we list is Fairfield Education Centers - Broadway, 0.5 miles away.

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