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Preble County Public Preschool

597 Hillcrest Dr, Eaton, OH 45320
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$222
year first licensed
2011

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About Preble County Public Preschool

Preble County Public Preschool is a licensed child care center in Eaton, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ask the daycare
Hours today
8:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 3:30 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Preble County Public Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Preble 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.
Preble 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 Preble County Public Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000019775
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 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, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 14, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:08 Child medical statement

      “During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that the medical statements were not updated every thirteen months from the date of examination”

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 and sanitation requirements.”

      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 did not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.”

      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 did not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.”

      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

    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Non-guilty non-conviction statement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

  3. Apr 15, 2024Visit4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3301-37:06 Furniture and equipment

      “During the inspection, it was observed that furniture and equipment was not maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Please secure the pieces of furniture that were discussed during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37:06 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

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37:04 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

  4. Apr 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3301-37:06 Furniture and equipment

      “During the inspection, it was observed that furniture and equipment was not maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Please secure the pieces of furniture that were discussed during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37:06 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

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37:04 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

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 Preble County Public Preschool

Is Preble County Public Preschool licensed?

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

When was Preble County Public Preschool last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Preble County Public Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 4 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 Preble County Public Preschool's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Preble County Public Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (937) 456-1187 to ask.

What is Preble County Public Preschool's phone number?

(937) 456-1187.

Where is Preble County Public Preschool?

597 Hillcrest Dr, Eaton, OH 45320. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Learning Place, 0.8 miles away.

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