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Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center

Columbus, OH 43229 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
open each week
3 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2025

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About Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center

Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center is a licensed home daycare in Columbus, Ohio. The state has licensed it since July 1, 2025.

It is open Friday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 11:45 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Weekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:45 PM
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 11:45 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayNot listed
TuesdayNot listed
WednesdayNot listed
ThursdayNot listed
Friday6:00 AM to 11:45 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 11:45 PM
SundayToday6:00 AM to 11:45 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Franklin County has a median price of $200 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.
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 Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home
First licensed
2025
License number
#2240031339
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-16 Emergency Drills

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item numbers 1-3 below:1. Monthly fire drills2. Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September)3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS

      “During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 4 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable.7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Apr 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks

      “During this inspection, it was determined that food was not stored in a safe manner as noted in number 1 below:1. The refrigerator did not maintain a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below;2. Milk was not refrigerated for approximately ( ) minutes after being served; 3. Food was observed thawing on the counter;4. Spoiled food was served to children.5. Other [ ].Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “In review of of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 8 below:1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child8. Medical were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year9. Medical were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the childs parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. .”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and equipment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in the following number 3 below, were in the program restroom:1. There was no liquid soap.2. There was no toilet tissue.3. There were no individually assigned towels or disposable towels.4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children.5. The plunger was accessible to the children.6. The toilet was not flushed.7. The trash was not emptied from the day before.8. There was a strong urine odor.9. Other [ ].The restroom must be kept sanitary at all times. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following item which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 1 below:1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers.2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop.3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care.4. Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled.5. Stacked chairs.6. Telephone cords.7. Employee(s) purse(s).8. Diaper bags.9. Television not securely anchored.10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall.11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.12. Chipping or peeling paint.13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.15. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ].16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet.17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy.18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ].19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ].20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a childs temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.22. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Apr 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement as noted in number 1 below. 1. The menu was not posted.2. The posted menu was not in a visible place readily accessible to parents.3. The menu was not currently dated.4. The entire menu was substituted.5. At least one item on menu did not match what was served.6. The meal or snack served did not match the posted menu.Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the following information was not posted for item number 1 below:1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes.2. Weather alert plan was missing details for [ ]. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “In review of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, as required, for the items in number 15 below: 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, it was observed that a sealed container of alcohol was used for child care as noted in the following number 1 below:1. A sealed container was observed in the refrigerator but children in care did not gain access to the alcohol.2. A sealed container of alcohol was observed but children in care were not observed in the space at the time of the inspection.These items must be removed or stored in space not approved or used for children as required. Submit the programs corrective action plan to verify compliance with this rule.”
  6. Apr 12, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the following information was not posted for item number 1 below:1. Fire alert plan, including a diagram indicating evacuation routes.2. Weather alert plan was missing details for [ ]. 3. Weather alert plan was missing a diagram indicating evacuation routes. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “Children in care shall be protected from any items and c which threaten their health, safety, and well being. During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from the following item which may threaten their health, safety, or well being as noted in the following number 1 below:1. outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers in the kitchen area. 2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop.3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care.4. Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled.5. Stacked chairs.6. Telephone cords.7. Employee(s) purse(s).8. Diaper bags.9. Television not securely anchored.10. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall.11. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.12. Chipping or peeling paint.13. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.14. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.15. A floor surface was unsafe in that [ ].16. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet.17. The platform provided for the sink or toilet was not sturdy.18. The platform provided for the sink or toilet posed a safety hazard in that [ ].19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following furniture in that [ ].20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a childs temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.22. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, it was determined the water temperature was 130 degree in the following room in the kitchen. This temperature exceeds the requirement of remaining below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the 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 Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center

Is Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 1, 2025.

When was Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 6 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 Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center's hours?

Friday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 11:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (380) 269-6099 to ask.

What is Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center's phone number?

(380) 269-6099.

Where is Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center?

Columbus, OH 43229. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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