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Inspire Academy and Preschool

275 Clarendon Avenue, Columbus, OH 432234.0· 4 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2023

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About

About Inspire Academy and Preschool

Inspire Academy and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Ohio. The state has licensed it since April 24, 2023.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 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
6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Inspire Academy and Preschool 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 Inspire Academy and Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2023
License number
#2230027922
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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. Jul 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-12-23 Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

      “During the inspection, it was determined that bottles containing [milk/formula] for a particular infant were not labeled with the childs name and date of preparation. Submit the programs corrective action plan 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 6 children was determined to have occurred for the inf/todd group.The following was observed: A child care staff member stepped out of the room.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.”
  2. Jul 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-18 Attendance Records

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the method for tracking children in each group did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number(s) 4 below:1. There was no method in place;2. The method did not include each child's name;3. The method did not include each child's date of birth;4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times;5. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Apr 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-12 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 at least one area of the program or at least one piece of equipment had chipping or peeling paint. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, a potentially hazardous item or toxic substance was used or stored in [ ] where children had access to it, as noted in number(s) 2 below. 1. Bleach. 2. Cleaning agent. 3. Fish tank chemicals. 4. Gasoline. 5. Pesticide. 6. Poison, including insect/rodent poison. 7. Flammable substance. 8. Windshield washer fluid. 9. Aerosol cans. 10. A lawn mower. 11. A weed trimmer. 12. Hedge trimmers. 13. A snow blower. 14. Other potentially hazardous substance, equipment or machinery: [ ].Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  4. Apr 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-12-25 Medication Administration

      “During the inspection, it was determined that a medication, medical food or topical product was at the program which had not been labeled with the child's name. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-12-25 Medication Administration

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirement(s) for administering a medication or medical food or a prescription topical product to a child as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The JFS 01217 Request for Administration of Medication for Child Care was not on file for a medication, medical food, or prescription topical product that was not required by a JFS 1236 \"\"Child Medical/Physical Care Plan for Child Care\"\".2. The childs name was missing on the JFS 01217.3. The childs date of birth was missing on the JFS 01217 and was needed to determine the correct dosage.4. The childs weight was missing on the JFS 01217 and was needed to determine the correct dosage.5. The name of the medication was missing on the JFS 01217.6. The exact dose was missing on the JFS 01217.7. The time to administer was missing on the JFS 01217.8. The time period to administer was missing on the JFS 01217.9. The medication's expiration date was missing on the JFS 01217.10. The Parent/Guardians dated signature was missing on the JFS 01217.11. Physician instructions were missing on the JFS 01217.12. Possible side effects were missing on the JFS 01217.13. Physicians dated signature was missing on the JFS 01217.14. Physicians phone number was missing on the JFS 01217.15. Date medication was administered was missing on the JFS 01217.16. Time medication was administered was missing on the JFS 01217.17. Dosage administered was missing on the JFS 01217.18. Staff members signature was missing on the JFS 01217.19. A prescription label was not attached to the prescription medication.20. The medication or product, [ ], was not brought to the program in its original container.21. Parent instructions conflict with either the manufacturer or physician instructions.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the completed JFS 01217 for each child needed, verification that the prescription label is now attached, and/or verification that the medication or product is now in its original container, and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-12-13 Sanitary Equipment and Environment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that at least one piece of equipment, furnishings, or material at the program was not constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The material had a tear.2. The material was not washable.3. The material was porous.4. The surface was cracked.5. The surface was repaired, but in a manner that still did not facilitate cleaning. 6. Other [ ]. Equipment, furnishings, and furniture shall be constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-12-10 Health Training Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number(s) 4 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  5. Mar 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined the role of the designee did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. Have access to all records;2. Handle all emergencies.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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FAQ

Questions about Inspire Academy and Preschool

Is Inspire Academy and Preschool licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 24, 2023.

When was Inspire Academy and Preschool last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Inspire Academy and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 5 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 Inspire Academy and Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Inspire Academy and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 615-2680 to ask.

What is Inspire Academy and Preschool's phone number?

(614) 615-2680.

Where is Inspire Academy and Preschool?

275 Clarendon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223. The nearest other daycare we list is Lower Lights Child Enrichment Center, 0.3 miles away.

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