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St Gerard

1311 N Main St, Lima, OH 45801
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$174
year first licensed
2011
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About St Gerard

St Gerard is a licensed child care center in Lima, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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

Monday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St Gerard has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Allen County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Allen 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 St Gerard

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000018330
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3301-37:04 Substitute requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”

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 St Gerard

Is St Gerard licensed?

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

When was St Gerard last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Gerard had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule 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 St Gerard's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Gerard cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 222-0431 to ask.

What is St Gerard's phone number?

(419) 222-0431.

Where is St Gerard?

1311 N Main St, Lima, OH 45801. The nearest other daycare we list is Northside Mennonite Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.

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