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Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center

511 East Pershing, Salem, OH 444604.3· 39 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$174
year first licensed
2017

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About Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center

Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Salem, Ohio. The state has licensed it since December 25, 2017.

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

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Columbiana County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Columbiana County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$174
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$152

Preschool

Center$142
Home daycare$141

School age

Center$100
Home daycare$120

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 Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2017
License number
#2170016514
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-15 Child Enrollment Records

      “In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the DCY 01234 Child Enrollment Form for Early Care and Education Programs or equivalent form as required. The following was observed as missing: Complete parent information. Emergency transportation informationSubmit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-12-11 Outdoor Play Fall Zones

      “During the inspection, it was determined the fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements.The following was observed: There was not a fall zone of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. The fall zone was less than 9 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. The program is required to provide adequate fall zones under and around outdoor play equipment at all times. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Sep 25, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5180:2-12-19 Supervision

      “During the inspection, it was determined that children were left unattended while inside the program as noted in number(s) 3 below: 1.Child(ren) were left unattended once. 2.Child(ren) were left unattended more than once. 3. Child(ren) left the group and were unattended in that a school ager had left the room and was in the infant room because he was having a rough time and wanted to be left alone. 4.Child care staff were using a baby monitor to supervise children. 5.Child care staff were using a walkie talkie to supervise children. 6.Child care staff were using mirrors to view children in another room. 7.Child care staff were using a video camera instead of physically being present in the room. 8.Other [ ]. Children must be supervised and within sight and hearing of a child care staff member at all times. Provide 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180:2-12-04 Building Department Inspection

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program was using space for child care in a manner that was not approved by the Ohio Department of Commerce or local certified building authority as noted in number(s) 7 below: 1. The [ ] room or space was not approved. 2. Children under school age were being cared for in a building only approved for school age. 3. The space had been modified and not yet re-inspected and approved. 4. The [ ] floor, which had not been approved by the building department for child care, was being used. 5. The building limitation had been exceeded. [ ] children were being cared for and the building had been approved for [ ] children. 6. The [ ] room(s) occupancy had been exceeded. [ ] children were being cared for in this space that had been approved for [ ] children. 7. Care was provided to one child less than two and one-half years of age that had been combined with preschool/school age children at the end of the day. This violated the programs building code limitation in that the space is not approved for care of children under two and one-half years of age (preschool/school age classroom that is connected to the kitchen.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes building approval for use of this space, a written statement that the building occupancy limitations are being maintained, or a written statement that it is no longer being used, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Jul 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-18 Attendance Records

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the method for tracking children in each group did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number(s) 5 below:1. There was no method in place;2. The method did not include each child's name;3. The method did not include each child's date of birth;4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times;5. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group in that the children were marked out of their rooms when being moved to other age groups but were not being marked in when entering the new group.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number(s) 4 below: 1. Surge protectors/outlets did not have childproof receptacle covers.2. Open pull cords that are not closed loop. 3. Toys or other items small enough to be swallowed were present in the space where infants and/or toddlers were in care.4. Electrical/extension cords attached to an object that would not likely result in a severe injury if pulled (cords to humidifiers in the Toddler & Preschool 2 Room). 5. Stacked chairs.6. Employee(s) purse(s). 7. Diaper bags.8. Television not securely anchored.9. Small or lightweight pieces of shelving units are not securely anchored to the wall. 10. Smoke detector needing batteries replaced.11. An area rug did not have a nonskid backing.12. An area rug presented a tripping hazard.13. A floor surface that was unsafe in that [ ].14. No platform was provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom.15. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom was not sturdy.16. The platform provided for the sink or toilet in the [ ] classroom posed a safety hazard in that [ ].17. Telephone cords.18. Staff member stepped over a barrier/gate while holding a child.19. Emergency exits were blocked by the following classroom furniture: [ ]. 20. A mercury thermometer was being used to take a childs temperature. 21. Methods of ventilation used did not provide protection from rodents, insects, or other hazards.22. Other [ ].Provide 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

      5180:2-12-07 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(s) 5,6,7,8 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 (Added DB & TM schedules).6. At least one individual's position or role did not include an applicable group assignment (changed DA to PS 2 & DB to PS 1 & added TM to Toddler).7. At least one individual's employment had not been end dated (ST).8. Other: Not all groups were created (added PS2).Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  4. Sep 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-12-18 Attendance Records

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the method for tracking children in each group did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number(s) 5 below:1. There was no method in place;2. The method did not include each child's name;3. The method did not include each child's date of birth;4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times;5. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group, in that there were four children in the infant group & only two were marked in and there were eight children marked in on the toddler attendance sheet and six children present..Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  5. Mar 6, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 11, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-12-12 Safe Environment

      “During the inspection, it was determined the program did not maintain a comfortable indoor environment as noted in number 1 below:1. The indoor temperature had fallen below 65 degrees Fahrenheit (observed correspondence sent to families stating the temperature was 61 degrees).2. The indoor temperature had exceeded 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and fan ventilation or air conditioning was not provided. Submit the programs 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 Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center

Is Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 25, 2017.

When was Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 5 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 Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (234) 564-7288 to ask.

What is Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center's phone number?

(234) 564-7288.

Where is Small Wonders Discovery & Learning Center?

511 East Pershing, Salem, OH 44460. The nearest other daycare we list is Quaker Community Pre-School, 0.1 miles away.

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