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Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley

14860 State Route 141, Willow Wood, OH 45696
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$222
year first licensed
2004

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About Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley

Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley is a licensed child care center in Willow Wood, Ohio. The state has licensed it since July 2, 2004.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ask the daycare
Hours today
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lawrence County has a median price of $222 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lawrence County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$222
Home daycare$170

Toddler

Center$200
Home daycare$165

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$155

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$139

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 Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2004
License number
#000000408307
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 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 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-13 Handwashing Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that handwashing requirements were not followed as listed in number 1 below, as required in rule.1. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands upon arrival for the day.2. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands prior to departure.3. At least one staff did not wash their hands upon entry into a classroom.4. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after toileting or assisting a child with toileting.5. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after each diaper change or pull-up change.6. At least one staff did not wash their hands after contact with bodily fluids or cleaning up spills or objects contaminated with bodily fluids.7. At least one child did not wash their hands after contact with bodily fluids.8. At least one child did not wash their hands after returning inside after outdoor play.9. At least one staff did not wash their hands after cleaning or sanitizing or using any chemical products.10. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after handling pets, pet cages or other pet objects that have come in contact with the pet.11. At least one staff did not wash their hands before eating, serving or preparing food or bottles or feeding a child.12. At least one child did not wash their hands before eating or assisting with food preparation.13. At least one staff did not wash their hands before and after completing a medical procedure or administering medication.14. At least one child did not wash their hands after water activities.15. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands when visibly soiled (must use soap and water).16. Other [ ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      5101:2-12-14 Transportation - Driver Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the requirements for drivers was not met as listed in number 2 below:1. The driver(s) noted on the Employee Record Chart used for trips did not have a copy of a current driver's license on file.2. At least one employee who is responsible for transporting children did not have documentation of completion of the prescribed driver training on file.3. The driver used to transport children was not an employee of the program, a public transportation driver, or employed by a company contracted to provide transportation service.Remove this individual from transporting children until the requirements are met. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

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 Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley

Is Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 2, 2004.

When was Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 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 Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 643-2690 to ask.

What is Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley's phone number?

(740) 643-2690.

Where is Lawrence Co. Early Childhood Academy-Symmes Valley?

14860 State Route 141, Willow Wood, OH 45696. The nearest other daycare we list is Symmes Valley Head Start Center, 3.9 miles away.

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