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Norwalk Catholic Early Childhood Center

77 State St, Norwalk, OH 44857
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$222
year first licensed
2011

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About Norwalk Catholic Early Childhood Center

Norwalk Catholic Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Norwalk, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Norwalk Catholic Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Huron County has a median price of $222 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Huron 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 Norwalk Catholic Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000019346
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180-37:05 Annual fire inspection

      “During the inspection, documentation of a current fire inspection was not on file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:04 Staff Medical statement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      5180-37:04 Individuals used in ratio

      “During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements. Medical, Orientation, Education.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Orientation training

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies

      “During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180-37:06 Safe and sanitary equipment and materials

      “During the inspection, it was observed that furniture and equipment does not meet safety requirements, in that the mini fridge in the classroom was unstable and not anchored.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 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 age appropriate course in First Aid and CPR from an approved provider.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Nontax nonpublic preschool teacher requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, the lead teacher of a non-tax, non-public preschool program does not have evidence to show he or she is at least eighteen years of age and has a valid high school diploma or equivalency.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 7, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37:07 Written medication policy requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions of a licensed physician or licensed dentist as appropriate are not on file.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3301-37:05 Outdoor play space

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the surface of the outdoor play space did not offer protection from falls.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      3301-37:05 Play space free of hazards

      “During the inspection, it was observed that Indoor and/or outdoor play space was not free of hazards.”
    • 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 age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.”

      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 age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 Orientation training

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.”

      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 Norwalk Catholic Early Childhood Center

Is Norwalk Catholic Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2011.

When was Norwalk Catholic Early Childhood Center last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Norwalk Catholic Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 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 Norwalk Catholic Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Norwalk Catholic Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 668-8480 to ask.

What is Norwalk Catholic Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(419) 668-8480.

Where is Norwalk Catholic Early Childhood Center?

77 State St, Norwalk, OH 44857. The nearest other daycare we list is Prospect Head Start, 0.3 miles away.

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