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St. Margaret of Cortona Preschool

1600 N Hague Ave, Columbus, OH 432045.0· 10 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2011

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About St. Margaret of Cortona Preschool

St. Margaret of Cortona Preschool is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

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

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 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
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Margaret of Cortona Preschool 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 St. Margaret of Cortona Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000019291
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 12 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 25 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Background checks 6
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 24, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children. (Lysol Aerosol Spray in Part Day Bathroom behind curtain and sanitizing wipes on counter)”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Licensed staff in-service requirement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, preschool staff licensed by the department did not have evidence of ten in-service hours annually.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:04 Staff Medical statement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, a staff member who meets specific criteria to complete a tuberculosis test did not have the documentation on file.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Non-guilty non-conviction statement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Required background checks (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:07 Written medication policy requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that an employee who has not completed a drug administration training administered medication”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:07 Written medication policy requirements

      “During the inspection, it was observed that medication was not stored in a designated locked storage place.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Background check updates (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years.”
    • 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. (Dentist.)”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 18, 2025Visit13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180-37:05 Electrical outlets

      “During the inspection, it was observed that electrical outlets are not covered when not in use and there was no documentation on file to indicate the outlets are tamper resistant.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      5180-37:05 Phone available

      “During the inspection, it was observed that a phone was not available while the program was in session.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      5180-37:04 Nap / rest time ratio requirements

      “During the inspection, a preschool staff member was not present at all times when children were napping or resting.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 on or before the first day of employment.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Annual in-service requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, the annual in-service hours were not completed in the areas of child development or early childhood education, Ohio approved professional development training, or health and safety.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Licensed staff in-service requirement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, preschool staff licensed by the department did not have evidence of ten in-service hours annually.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Non-guilty non-conviction statement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37-08 List of prescription or nonprescription medications, food supplements, modified diets, or fluoride supplements

      “During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include a list of any prescription or nonprescription medications, food supplements, modified diets, or fluoride supplements currently being administered to the child.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      5180-37:07 Medical and dental emergency procedure posting

      “During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting medical and dental emergency procedures in each preschool classroom and by each telephone.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies

      “During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children. On shelves in classrooms and in child restroom.”
    • 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.”
    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Background check updates

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years.”
  3. Feb 18, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180-37:05 Electrical outlets

      “During the inspection, it was observed that electrical outlets are not covered when not in use and there was no documentation on file to indicate the outlets are tamper resistant.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      5180-37:05 Phone available

      “During the inspection, it was observed that a phone was not available while the program was in session.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      5180-37:04 Nap / rest time ratio requirements

      “During the inspection, a preschool staff member was not present at all times when children were napping or resting.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 on or before the first day of employment.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Annual in-service requirements

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, the annual in-service hours were not completed in the areas of child development or early childhood education, Ohio approved professional development training, or health and safety.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Licensed staff in-service requirement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, preschool staff licensed by the department did not have evidence of ten in-service hours annually.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Non-guilty non-conviction statement

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37-08 List of prescription or nonprescription medications, food supplements, modified diets, or fluoride supplements

      “During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include a list of any prescription or nonprescription medications, food supplements, modified diets, or fluoride supplements currently being administered to the child.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      5180-37:07 Medical and dental emergency procedure posting

      “During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting medical and dental emergency procedures in each preschool classroom and by each telephone.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies

      “During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children. On shelves in classrooms and in child restroom.”
    • 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.”
    • Background checks

      5180-37:04 Background check updates

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years.”
  4. Apr 24, 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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Questions about St. Margaret of Cortona Preschool

Is St. Margaret of Cortona Preschool licensed?

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

When was St. Margaret of Cortona Preschool last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Margaret of Cortona Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 3 of 4 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. Margaret of Cortona Preschool's hours?

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

How much does St. Margaret of Cortona Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 761-3734 to ask.

What is St. Margaret of Cortona Preschool's phone number?

(614) 761-3734.

Where is St. Margaret of Cortona Preschool?

1600 N Hague Ave, Columbus, OH 43204. The nearest other daycare we list is Liiban Learning Center Addition, 1.1 miles away.

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