Smart Start Academy Child Care & Learning Center
2105 Kenton St, Springfield, OH
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Northwestern Elementary School
- open each week
- 4 days
- a week, county median
- $222
- year first licensed
- 2013
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About
About Northwestern Elementary School
Northwestern Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Ohio. The state has licensed it since October 30, 2013.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule 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
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Northwestern Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Clark County has a median price of $222 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Northwestern Elementary School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed School-Based Preschool
- First licensed
- 2013
- License number
- #1000020134
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 1 rule in all
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
5180-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Northwestern Elementary School
Is Northwestern Elementary School licensed?
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 30, 2013.
When was Northwestern Elementary School last inspected?
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Northwestern Elementary School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule 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 Northwestern Elementary School's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Northwestern Elementary School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (937) 964-3240 to ask.
What is Northwestern Elementary School's phone number?
(937) 964-3240.
Where is Northwestern Elementary School?
5610 Troy Rd, Springfield, OH 45502. The nearest other daycare we list is Tina Dennis, 0.9 miles away.