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Precious Beginnings Childcare

12517 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 441115.0· 2 reviews
open each week
2 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2016

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About Precious Beginnings Childcare

Precious Beginnings Childcare is a licensed child care center in Cleveland, Ohio. The state has licensed it since November 21, 2016.

It is open Saturday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 2 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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Saturday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Precious Beginnings Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cuyahoga County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Cuyahoga 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 Precious Beginnings Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2016
License number
#000000300883
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safe sleep 4
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jan 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      5180:2-12-20 Cribs

      “During the inspection, it was determined that an infant who was 12 months or older was assigned to a cot without written permission from the parent, as required by this rule. The child turned 18 months on the day of the inspection, so permission is no longer needed. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-08 Medical Statement

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number 1 below. 1. A medical statement was not on file for at least one employee;2. The medical statement(s) on file did not have a date of examination within 12 months of the employees first day of employment;3. Date of examination was missing;4. Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing;5. A statement was missing that verifies the employee is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR);6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test information was missing: a. Documentation of the screening process to determine if the employee resided in a country identified by the world health organization as having a high burden of TB and arrived in the United States within the five years preceding the date of application for employment. b. Results of a TB test for employees meeting both criteria in 6a. c. Results of additional testing for employees with a positive TB test. d. Written statement, signed by a representative of the TB control unit, that the employee's TB is no longer infectious or the individual is receiving a TB treatment regimen for employees with a positive TB test. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, or TB results/documentation, 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 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-02 Current Information

      “During the inspection, it was determined the information in numbers 4 & 5 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS)1. Mailing address2. Telephone number3. Email address4. Days and hours of operation5. Services offered6. Name of program7. Private pay ratesTechnical assistance was provided, and as discussed, log on to OCLQS and update the information, as required.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Nov 5, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      5101:2-12-20 Cribs

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the barrier between the play and sleeping space did not meet the requirements as noted in number 3 below:1. No barrier had been provided2. The barrier did not prevent the infants from entering the sleeping area.3. The barrier was not safe in that the netting around the crib should be removed as the manufacturer of the crib did not intend for it to be used in that manner.4. The barrier was not sturdy.5. The barrier impaired staff's ability to see and hear all sleeping infants in their cribs. 6. The barrier was inadequate.7. Other [ ].Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is required at this time.”
    • Safe sleep

      5101:2-12-20 Cribs

      “During the inspection, it was determined that at least one crib was not labeled with the child's name, as required by this rule. Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      5101:2-12-20 Cribs

      “During the inspection, it was determined that a child had been placed in a crib with an object which could obstruct a child care staff members view of the infant, but is not likely to create a potential suffocation risk, as indicated in number 4 below:1. Busy box or other toy attached to the side of the crib.2. A blanket hanging over the side of the crib.3. Stuffed animal that is not large/soft enough that it could conform to the shape of the childs face.4. Other: sippy cupProvide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-12-10 Health Training Requirements

      “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 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

      5101:2-12-10 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 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

      5101:2-12-08 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 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined employment records in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) were not created or maintained as noted in number 5 below: 1. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member (including substitutes) had not created a profile.2. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not created an employment record for the program on or before their first day of employment. 3. At least one administrator, employee or child care staff member had not updated changes to positions or roles within five calendar days of the change.4. The administrator had not assigned at least one employee or child care staff member to the program's organization dashboard. 5. At least one individual's schedule was not current.6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment.7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated.8. Other: [ ]Submit the program's 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 Precious Beginnings Childcare

Is Precious Beginnings Childcare licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 21, 2016.

When was Precious Beginnings Childcare last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Precious Beginnings Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 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 Precious Beginnings Childcare's hours?

Saturday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Precious Beginnings Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (216) 252-4882 to ask.

What is Precious Beginnings Childcare's phone number?

(216) 252-4882.

Where is Precious Beginnings Childcare?

12517 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44111. The nearest other daycare we list is Future Kids & Beyond Academy Center, 0.1 miles away.

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