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Ruffing Montessori Rocky River

1285 Orchard Park Dr, Rocky River, OH 44116
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2011
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About Ruffing Montessori Rocky River

Ruffing Montessori Rocky River is a licensed child care center in Rocky River, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 2 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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Type
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Hours today
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ruffing Montessori Rocky River 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 Ruffing Montessori Rocky River

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000017974
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 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 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37-08 Medication authorization

      “During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include physician's or dentist's medication authorization and written instructions.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      5180-37:06 Cot or Mat requirements

      “During the inspection, it was observed that a cot or mat was unavailable for each child who is in attendance for more than five consecutive hours.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Required background checks

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
  3. Oct 2, 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 Ruffing Montessori Rocky River

Is Ruffing Montessori Rocky River licensed?

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

When was Ruffing Montessori Rocky River last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ruffing Montessori Rocky River had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 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 Ruffing Montessori Rocky River's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ruffing Montessori Rocky River cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (440) 333-2250 to ask.

What is Ruffing Montessori Rocky River's phone number?

(440) 333-2250.

Where is Ruffing Montessori Rocky River?

1285 Orchard Park Dr, Rocky River, OH 44116. The nearest other daycare we list is Rocky River Presbyterian Preschool, 0.4 miles away.

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