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Salem Elementary School

1040 Garvey Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2021

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About Salem Elementary School

Salem Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Ohio. The state has licensed it since November 11, 2021.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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

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Franklin 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 Salem Elementary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2021
License number
#1210024647
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Transportation 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. Feb 19, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180-37-08 Cumulative record requirements

      “During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that the cumulative record of each child did not include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two persons to contact in an emergency.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      5180-37-08 Cumulative record requirements

      “During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the cumulative record of each child did not include parent authorization for transportation related to the program.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      5180-37:07 Parent Roster permission

      “During the inspection, it was determined that staff members did not secure a signed statement from parent indicating desire to be included in the roster.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180-37:06 Protective Mats

      “During the inspection, it was observed that protective mats not placed under climbers. (No Mats under swing in SNP.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37-08 Names and telephone numbers of physician and dentist

      “During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include the names and telephone numbers of physician and dentist in case of emergency.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180-37-08 Cumulative record requirements

      “During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that the cumulative record of each child did not include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two persons to contact in an emergency.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Transportation

      5180-37-08 Emergency medical and dental care transportation

      “During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include permission of parent for emergency medical and dental care and transportation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      5180-37-08 Cumulative record requirements

      “During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the cumulative record of each child did not include parent authorization for transportation related to the program.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37-08 Names and telephone numbers of physician and dentist

      “During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include the names and telephone numbers of physician and dentist in case of emergency.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo 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 Salem Elementary School

Is Salem Elementary School licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 11, 2021.

When was Salem Elementary School last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Salem Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 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 Salem Elementary School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

Where is Salem Elementary School?

1040 Garvey Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. The nearest other daycare we list is Sister Sister Childcare First Steps, 0.4 miles away.

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