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Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake

11359 County Road 1, Chesapeake, OH 45619
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$222
year first licensed
2008

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About Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake

Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake is a licensed child care center in Chesapeake, Ohio. The state has licensed it since October 6, 2008.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
7:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake 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 County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2008
License number
#000000400552
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 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. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-12-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, as required, for the items in number(s) 8 and 9 below. 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-12-13 Handwashing Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that handwashing requirements were not followed as listed in number(s) 8, 11 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.”

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 County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake

Is Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 6, 2008.

When was Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 2 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 County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 867-4700 to ask.

What is Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake's phone number?

(740) 867-4700.

Where is Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy- Chesapeake?

11359 County Road 1, Chesapeake, OH 45619. The nearest other daycare we list is Chesapeake Elementary School, under 0.1 miles away.

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