Childtime on White Pond Drive
555 White Pond Dr, Akron, OH
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St Paul's Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Akron, Ohio. The state has licensed it since November 2, 1970.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
St Paul's Nursery School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Summit County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 8 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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5180:2-12-13 Sanitary Equipment and Environment
“During the inspection, it was determined that unsanitary conditions, as noted in number 6 below, were in the 3's restroom:1. There was no liquid soap.2. There was no toilet paper.3. There were no paper towels.4. The toilet cleaning brush was accessible to the children.5. The plunger was accessible to the children.6. The toilets were not flushed. (3's)7. The trash was not emptied from the day before.8. There was a strong urine odor.9. Other [ ]. The restrooms must be kept sanitary at all times. 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
5180:2-12-10 Health Training Requirements
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number 4 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name of the child care staff member who must complete the required health and safety training. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item or condition which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being as noted in number 5 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. (In Three's classroom. Chairs stacked on top of table. 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.”
5101:2-12-12 Safe Environment
“During the inspection, a potentially hazardous substance, which was determined to not present a serious risk to a child, was not used or stored properly as noted in number 2 and 15 below: 1. Cosmetics were accessible to children in the [ ] area.2. Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the Upper Four's classroom in cabinet under unlocked sink area.3. Fish food was accessible to children in the [ ] area.4. Hand lotion was accessible to children in the [ ] area.5. Hand sanitizer (for children under 24 months) was accessible to children in the [ ] area.6. Laundry detergent was accessible to children in the [ ] area.7. Powder dish washing soap was accessible to children in the [ ] area.8. Paint cans were accessible to children in the [ ] area.9. White out was accessible to children in the [ ] area.10. Potting Soil was accessible to children in the [ ] area.11. Other potentially hazardous substance [ ] was accessible to children in the [ ] area.12. Cleaning/sanitizing supplies had not been clearly labeled.13. School-age children were using cleaning supplies, agents and/or equipment without adult supervision.14. A spray aerosol was used in the [ ] group while children were in attendance. 15. Other: Cleansing wipes with suffocation hazard and keep out of reach of children warning label were accessible to children.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-11 Outdoor Space Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not provided access to drinking water during outdoor play, as required by this rule. 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
5101:2-12-11 Outdoor Space Requirements
“During the inspection, it was determined that the outdoor play space was not free of trash or foreign objects as noted in number 8 below:1. The outdoor area was littered with trash.2. The trash can was missing a lid. 3. The trash can was not emptied from the day(s) before. 4. The trash can was overflowing with trash.5. The trash can was infested with insects.6. The trash can was visibly dirty.7. There was broken glass. 8. There were tall weeds. 9. There was poison ivy. 10. There were tree branches. 11. There was mold visible. 12. There were thistles with prickers. 13. There were bird droppings. 14. The sandbox was contaminated.15. Other [ ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-10 Health Training Requirements
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number 4 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the names of the child care staff members who must complete the required health and safety trainings. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-09 Background Check Requirements
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the persons listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number 4 below:1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR.2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI.3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file.4. Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individuals are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-11 Outdoor Play Fall Zones
“During the inspection, it was determined that the playground did not have adequate fall surface under and around equipment as noted in number 2 below: 1. No fall surface2. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall3. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall that extended the length of the required fall zone 4. Other [ ] With any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding, resilient material, as specified in Appendix A, needs to be added in order to protect children in the event of a fall. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the resilient material added, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-10 Health Training Requirements
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that at least one child care staff member had not completed required health and safety training as noted in number 2 and 3 below:1. Child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was not completed within sixty days of hire.2. First aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire.3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was not completed within ninety days of hire.4. The child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention training was expired.5. The first aid training was expired.6. The CPR training was expired.Refer to the Employee Record Chart for the name of the child care staff member who must complete the required health and safety training. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 2, 1970.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 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.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (330) 836-9327 to ask.
(330) 836-9327.
1361 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313. The nearest other daycare we list is Westminster YMCA Child Care, 0.4 miles away.