Creative Beginnings Day Care
41 Lakehurst Dr, Eastlake, OH
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Lakeland Community College Teaching Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Kirtland, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 8, 1981.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Lakeland Community College Teaching Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lake 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 Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 5 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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5101:2-12-23 Infant Daily Care
“During the inspection, it was determined that the written record used to document infant routines and activities did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 4 below: 1. A daily written record was not provided to the parent or person picking up the infant on a daily basis. 2.Food intake was missing.3.Sleeping patterns was missing.4.Times and results of diaper changes was missing.5.Information about daily activities was missing.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
5101:2-12-22 Fluid Milk Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined that required documentation for substitutions for fluid milk was not on file as noted in number(s) 3 below:1. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physicians assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when infants up to 12 months of age are served anything other than formula or breast milk.2. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physicians assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when infants and toddlers 12 months of age up to 24 months of age are served anything other than unflavored whole homogenized vitamin D fortified cow's milk, breast milk, or non-cow milk substitution that is nutritionally equivalent to milk.3. Written instructions from a licensed physician, physicians assistant, or certified nurse practitioner when toddlers and children 24 months of age and older are served anything other than unflavored one per cent milk that is vitamin A and D fortified, unflavored fat free or skim milk that is vitamin A and D fortified, or non-cow milk substitutions that are nutritionally equivalent to milk.4. Written parental consent for non-cow milk substitutions that are nutritionally equivalent to milk for children 12 months of age and older.5. The program did not have the type of milk on-site to ensure that all children were served age-appropriate fluid milk. 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
5101:2-12-15 Medical / Physical Care Plans
“In review of the children's records, it was determined that the JFS 01236 Child Medical/Physical Care Plan for Child Care did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number(s) 4 below:1. The JFS 01236 had not been updated as needed and at least annually.2. A separate JFS 01236 had not been used for each condition.3. The program used an old version of the JFS 01236.4. Other- While the required information was on file the JFS 1236 required revision. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-11 Separation of Children Under 2 1 / 2 Years
“During the inspection, it was determined a group that included at least one child less than the age of two and one half years of age was not kept separate from groups of older children as noted in number(s) 2 below:1) The [ ] group, which included children less than two and one half years of age, were cared for in a space where a group of older children were receiving care.2) A barrier was not used to separate the space being used by the group of children less than two and one half years of age from space being used for groups of children two and one half years and older.3) The barrier separating the groups was not at least 36 inches in height.4) The barrier separating the groups was not continuous.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-02 Current Information
“During the inspection, it was determined an individual listed as a legal business owner, as defined in section 5104.03 of the Revised Code, had changed and the program had not submitted the information in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS) within thirty days of the change. Log into OCLQS to complete and submit the updated information. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 8, 1981.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 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, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (440) 525-7421 to ask.
(440) 525-7421.
7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094. The nearest other daycare we list is Beyond Our Dreams Academy, 0.4 miles away.