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Ohcac Galion 1 and 2 Head Start

525 Dawsett Avenue, Galion, OH 44833
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$174
year first licensed
2003

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About Ohcac Galion 1 and 2 Head Start

Ohcac Galion 1 and 2 Head Start is a licensed child care center in Galion, Ohio. The state has licensed it since August 31, 2003.

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 4 rules across 2 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

Monday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ohcac Galion 1 and 2 Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Crawford County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Crawford 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 Ohcac Galion 1 and 2 Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2003
License number
#000000409003
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: 2 rules cited

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 4

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 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-10 Professional Development Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development.2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule.5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development 6. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-08 Orientation Training & Whistle Blower Protection

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member.2. Documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016 was not on file.3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR.4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Sep 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-12-10 Health Training Requirements (closed - not addressed)

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, & 6 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-12-08 Orientation Training & Whistle Blower Protection (closed - not addressed)

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number 1 below:1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member.2. Documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016 was not on file.3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR.4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation.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 Ohcac Galion 1 and 2 Head Start

Is Ohcac Galion 1 and 2 Head Start licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 31, 2003.

When was Ohcac Galion 1 and 2 Head Start last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ohcac Galion 1 and 2 Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 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 Ohcac Galion 1 and 2 Head Start'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 Ohcac Galion 1 and 2 Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 468-8415 to ask.

What is Ohcac Galion 1 and 2 Head Start's phone number?

(419) 468-8415.

Where is Ohcac Galion 1 and 2 Head Start?

525 Dawsett Avenue, Galion, OH 44833. The nearest other daycare we list is Sara Beegle Child Day Care Center, 0.5 miles away.

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