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Open Door Christian Schools

8287 W Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2011
Call (440) 322-6386Directions

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About Open Door Christian Schools

Open Door Christian Schools is a licensed child care center in Elyria, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM.

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

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Hours

Hours

Monday8:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Open Door Christian Schools has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lorain County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lorain County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$295
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$265
Home daycare$190

Preschool

Center$232
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$150
Home daycare$155

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 Open Door Christian Schools

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000017691
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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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  1. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37-08 List of prescription or nonprescription medications, food supplements, modified diets, or fluoride supplements

      “During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that there was an expired medication.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      3301-37:05 Electrical outlets

      “During the inspection, it was observed that electrical outlets are not covered when not in use and there was no documentation on file to indicate the outlets are tamper resistant.”

      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 and First Aid from an approved provider.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Open Door Christian Schools

Is Open Door Christian Schools licensed?

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

When was Open Door Christian Schools last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Open Door Christian Schools had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 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 Open Door Christian Schools' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Open Door Christian Schools cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (440) 322-6386 to ask.

What is Open Door Christian Schools' phone number?

(440) 322-6386.

Where is Open Door Christian Schools?

8287 W Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035. The nearest other daycare we list is Susan Cahl, 1.3 miles away.

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