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Giggles and Blessings Learning Center

1474 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 432114.5· 17 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2013

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About Giggles and Blessings Learning Center

Giggles and Blessings Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Ohio. The state has licensed it since December 2, 2013.

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

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Capacity
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Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Giggles and Blessings 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 Giggles and Blessings Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2013
License number
#000000400613
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Feb 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Oct 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-16 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the requirements for the JFS 01242 Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan for Child Care were not followed as noted in number 7 below:1. The plan was not posted in each classroom.2. The plan was not posted in other spaces used by children. 3. The name, address and telephone number of the program were not complete.4. The location of first aid kit, fire extinguishers and fire alarm system, fire alarm pull stations and electrical circuit box were not complete.5. The telephone number for emergency squad, fire department, hospital, poison control program, public children services agency, local health department, local emergency management agency, and police department were not complete.6. Location of childrens records was not complete.7. Emergency information including any medications or supplies needed in the event of an evacuation was not complete. In the preschool room.8. The current version of the prescribed form was not used.9. The plan was not implemented when necessary in that [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “In review of 25% 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 13 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 dated by the administrator 16. Other [ ] 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in numbers 5 and 6 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile.2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change.4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current.6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment.7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated.8. Other: [ ]Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Jan 31, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      5180:2-12-20 Cribs

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the equipment in number 8 below had been used for sleeping infants and did not allow the infant to sleep on a firm mattress: 1. Mesh cribs;2. Play pens;3. Bassinets;4. Cots;5. Car seats;6. Infant swing;7. The floor;8. Infant seats;9. An infant placed in a car seat in a crib; 10. Other [ ]. Infants must be provided with a crib, which meets requirements specified in this rule, for resting and sleeping. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that staff training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      5180:2-12-18 Ratio

      “During the inspection, a ratio of 1 child care staff member(s) for 9 children was determined to have occurred for the Combined Infant/Toddler and Preschool groups when the situation in number 1 below occurred:1. A child care staff member stepped out of the room.2.A child care staff member had not arrived at work on time.3.Children were present who were not scheduled to be there.4.A child care staff member was unable to work.5.A child was injured in that group.6.A child arrived in the group before a second staff member was scheduled to arrive with the group.7.Two groups were combined, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group.8.A child was transitioning to the next older age group, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group.9. Ratio was doubled for more than two hours while children were napping.10. Ratio was doubled while children were napping for a group that included at least one infant.11. Ratio was doubled while children were napping and there were not enough staff members in the building to meet staff/child ratio.12. Ratio was doubled in the school age group to allow access to the program, however, the program does not serve only school age children.13. Both child care staff members did not have a working communication device when one staff member left the group to allow access to the school age only program.14. The child care staff member did not return to the group after allowing access to the school age only program.15.Other [ ].Additional child care staff members must be hired or current child care staff members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. 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.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5180:2-12-17 Daily Outdoor Play

      “During the inspection, it was determined that daily outdoor play was not provided for all enrolled groups. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  4. Oct 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      5101:2-12-20 Cribs

      “During the inspection, it was determined that an infant who was 12 months or older was assigned to a cot without written permission from the parent, as required by this rule. 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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5101:2-12-17 Daily Outdoor Play

      “During the inspection, it was determined that daily outdoor play was not provided for all groups. 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

    • Transportation

      5101:2-12-14 Transportation and Field Trip Procedures

      “In review of the program's records, it was determined that requirements for written permission from the parent/guardian for a field trip or routine trip were not met as listed in numbers 4, 8 and 11 below: 1. Written parental permission was not secured for field trips and/or routine trips off the premises.2. The written permission was missing the childs name.3. The written permission was missing the date(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only).4. The written permission was missing the destination(s) of the trip(s).5. The written permission was missing the departure and return time(s) of the trip(s) (field trips only).6. The written permission was missing the signature of the parent.7. The written permission was missing the date on which the permission was signed.8. The written permission was missing a statement notifying parents how their child will be transported.9. Permission forms for routine trips were not being updated annually.10. Written parental permission forms for field trips and/or routine trips were not being maintained on file for at least one year from the date of the trip.11. Other: Individual permission for routine trips was not obtained. Please separate.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

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 Giggles and Blessings Learning Center

Is Giggles and Blessings Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 2, 2013.

When was Giggles and Blessings Learning Center last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Giggles and Blessings Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 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 Giggles and Blessings Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Giggles and Blessings Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 725-3296 to ask.

What is Giggles and Blessings Learning Center's phone number?

(614) 725-3296.

Where is Giggles and Blessings Learning Center?

1474 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43211. The nearest other daycare we list is Olec Prep Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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