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St.Mary's Christian Preschool

160 N Spring St., Bluffton, OH 45817
open each week
3 days
a week, county median
$174
year first licensed
2019

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About St.Mary's Christian Preschool

St.Mary's Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center in Bluffton, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 4, 2019.

It is open Monday, 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM; Wednesday, 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM; Friday, 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 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
8:15 AM to 3:15 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:15 AM to 3:15 PM
TuesdayNot listed
Wednesday8:15 AM to 3:15 PM
ThursdayNot listed
Friday8:15 AM to 3:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St.Mary's Christian Preschool 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.Mary's Christian Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2019
License number
#2190019881
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 17, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Nov 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-15 Child Medical and 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 JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, as required, for the items in numbers 7,10 below. 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-08 Medical Statement

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in numbers 5 b below. 1. A medical statement was not on file for at least one employee;2. The medical statement(s) on file did not have a date of examination within 12 months of the employees first day of employment;3. Date of examination was missing;4. Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing;5. A statement was missing that verifies the employee is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR);6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test information was missing: a. Documentation of the screening process to determine if the employee resided in a country identified by the world health organization as having a high burden of TB and arrived in the United States within the five years preceding the date of application for employment. b. Results of a TB test for employees meeting both criteria in 6a. c. Results of additional testing for employees with a positive TB test. d. Written statement, signed by a representative of the TB control unit, that the employee's TB is no longer infectious or the individual is receiving a TB treatment regimen for employees with a positive TB test. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, or TB results/documentation, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-02 Current Information

      “During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 7 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS): 1. Mailing address2. Telephone number3. Email address4. Days and hours of operation5. Services offered6. Name of program7. Private pay ratesTechnical assistance was provided, and as discussed, log on to OCLQS and update the information, as required.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-12-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that completed medical statements were not on file, as required, for children listed on the JFS Children's Record Review For Child Care as indicated in number 2 below: 1. No medical was on file for at least one child 2. Medical(s) on file was not updated every 13 months 3. Medical(s) were missing child's name and date of birth 4. Medical(s) were missing the date of the medical examination 5. The date of the exam was more than 13 months prior to the date the form was signed. 6. Medical(s) were missing a statement that the child has been examined and is in suitable condition for participation in group care 7. Medical(s) were missing the signature, business address and telephone number of the physician, physician's assistant(PA), advance practice nurse (APN) or certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who examined the child 8. Medical(s) were missing a record of immunizations the child has had specifying month, day and year 9. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the physician, PA, APN, or CNP that the child has been immunized or is in the process of being immunized against the diseases required by division 5104.014 of the Revised Code and found in appendix A to this rule 10. Medical(s) were missing a statement from the childs parent or guardian that he or she has declined to have the child immunized against the disease for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions 11. Other [ ] Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5101:2-12-12 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 6 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. 5. Stacked chairs.6. Employee(s) purse- hanging on the door in preschool room7. 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

      5101:2-12-10 Professional Development Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member did not meet the annual professional development requirement as noted in number 1 below: 1. The child care staff member(s) had not completed at least six hours of professional development.2. Documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule. 3. Training topic did not meet the requirements listed in appendix A of this rule. 4. Documentation of training did not meet the requirements of this rule.5. The substitute(s) had been used more than ninety days annually between July first and June thirtieth and had not completed at least six hours of professional development 6. Other [ ].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 St.Mary's Christian Preschool

Is St.Mary's Christian Preschool licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 4, 2019.

When was St.Mary's Christian Preschool last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on November 17, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St.Mary's Christian Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules 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.Mary's Christian Preschool's hours?

Monday, 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM; Wednesday, 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM; Friday, 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St.Mary's Christian Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 358-8631 to ask.

What is St.Mary's Christian Preschool's phone number?

(419) 358-8631.

Where is St.Mary's Christian Preschool?

160 N Spring St., Bluffton, OH 45817. The nearest other daycare we list is Bluffton Community Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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