Lightbridge Academy
1180 E Alex Bell Rd, Centerville, OH
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Smith Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Dayton, Ohio. The state has licensed it since August 13, 2012.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Smith Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all
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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5180-37:04 Background check updates
“During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years.”
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
5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings
“During the inspection and review of staff files, one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.”
Corrected during the visit
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 stating that they are free of communicable disease and fit to work with children by a licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or a certified nurse practitioner.”
Corrected during the visit
5180-37:04 Staff minimum requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 13, 2012.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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.
Monday to Thursday, 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (937) 297-5335 to ask.
(937) 297-5335.
1701 Shafor Blvd, Dayton, OH 45419. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Acorn Academy, 0.7 miles away.