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James A Harmon Elementary School

1861 Gantz Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2013

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About James A Harmon Elementary School

James A Harmon Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Grove City, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 10, 2013.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 11:15 AM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
8:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Thursday8:30 AM to 11:15 AM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

James A Harmon Elementary School 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 James A Harmon Elementary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2013
License number
#1000019149
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Background checks 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence on file of an appropriate license.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 14, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3301-37:06 Safe and sanitary equipment and materials

      “During the inspection, it was observed that trampolines were used in the classroom that were not part of a child's IEP.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      3301-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      3301-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37:04 Staff Medical statement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      3301-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence on file of an appropriate license.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 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

      3301-37:04 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

      3301-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
    • Background checks

      3301-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes verified during the annual visit did not have documentation to meet requirements.”

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 James A Harmon Elementary School

Is James A Harmon Elementary School licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 10, 2013.

When was James A Harmon Elementary School last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has James A Harmon Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 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.

What are James A Harmon Elementary School's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 11:15 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does James A Harmon Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 801-8150 to ask.

What is James A Harmon Elementary School's phone number?

(614) 801-8150.

Where is James A Harmon Elementary School?

1861 Gantz Rd, Grove City, OH 43123. The nearest other daycare we list is Finland Elementary School, 0.5 miles away.

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