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Kettering Early Childhood Education Center

2600 Holman St, Dayton, OH 454394.7· 12 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2013

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About Kettering Early Childhood Education Center

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.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

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Montgomery 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 Kettering Early Childhood Education Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2013
License number
#1000020261
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Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Mar 18, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Safe sleep

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  2. Apr 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

  3. Apr 10, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37:12 Diapering requirements

      “During the inspection, a child was left unattended on the diaper changing station.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • 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 by a licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or a certified nurse practitioner.”

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

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 Kettering Early Childhood Education Center

Is Kettering Early Childhood Education Center licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 30, 2013.

When was Kettering Early Childhood Education Center last inspected?

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.

Has Kettering Early Childhood Education Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

What are Kettering Early Childhood Education Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kettering Early Childhood Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (937) 499-1450 to ask.

What is Kettering Early Childhood Education Center's phone number?

(937) 499-1450.

Where is Kettering Early Childhood Education Center?

2600 Holman St, Dayton, OH 45439. The nearest other daycare we list is Notably Gifted Arts Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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