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Little Storm Early Learning Academy

140 George Northrup Lane, Rio Grande, OH 45674
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$174
year first licensed
2016

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About Little Storm Early Learning Academy

Little Storm Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Rio Grande, Ohio. The state has licensed it since August 26, 2016.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Storm Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gallia County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Gallia County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$174
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$152

Preschool

Center$142
Home daycare$141

School age

Center$100
Home daycare$120

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 Little Storm Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2016
License number
#1000021000
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 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. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3301-37:09 Infant food or formula requirements

      “During the inspection, infant food or formula was not prepared, stored, or served according to the needs of the child and the written instructions from the parent or physician.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current course on the recognition of common signs of communicable disease from an approved provider.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 Annual in-service requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, in-service hours were not obtained during the school year as defined by rule from July first through June thirtieth.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current course on the recognition and prevention of child abuse from an approved provider.”

      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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FAQ

Questions about Little Storm Early Learning Academy

Is Little Storm Early Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 26, 2016.

When was Little Storm Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Storm Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 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 Little Storm Early Learning Academy'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 Little Storm Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (740) 245-5808 to ask.

What is Little Storm Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(740) 245-5808.

Where is Little Storm Early Learning Academy?

140 George Northrup Lane, Rio Grande, OH 45674. The nearest other daycare we list is Rio Grande Elementary School, 0.2 miles away.

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