Lightbridge Academy
1180 E Alex Bell Rd, Centerville, OH
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Kettering Early Childhood Education Center is a licensed child care center in Dayton, Ohio. The state has licensed it since July 30, 2013.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Kettering Early Childhood Education Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all
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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5180-37:09 Infant food or formula requirements
“During the inspection, breast milk or formula provided by the parent was not labeled with child's name and date.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:06 Crib or cot assignment
“During the inspection, it was observed that children over thirty-five inches tall were not assigned to use a cot.”
5180-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
5180-37:07 Safe sleep placement
“During the inspection, it was observed that Infants under twelve months old were not following the Safe Sleep Policy.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:06 Safe and sanitary equipment and materials
“During the inspection, it was observed that furniture and equipment does not meet safety requirements in the infant/toddler gross motor room.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Orientation training
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio 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
3301-37:12 Diapering requirements
“During the inspection, a child was left unattended on the diaper changing station.”
3301-37:09 Infant food or formula requirements
“During the inspection, breast milk or formula provided by the parent was not labeled or stored appropriately.”
Corrected during the visit
3301-37:07 Written medication policy requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions of a licensed physician or licensed dentist as appropriate are not on file.”
3301-37:07 Written medication policy requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined the following requirement was not met: Childs information, medication name, or dosage information was missing Medication was not in original container or the container from which it was dispensed Medication was expired.”
Corrected during the visit
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 by a licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or a certified nurse practitioner.”
Corrected during the visit
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
3301-37:04 Orientation training
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio 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
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 30, 2013.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 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.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (937) 499-1450 to ask.
(937) 499-1450.
2600 Holman St, Dayton, OH 45439. The nearest other daycare we list is Notably Gifted Arts Academy, 0.4 miles away.