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St Thomas Lutheran

21211 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2011
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About St Thomas Lutheran

St Thomas Lutheran is a licensed child care center in Rocky River, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St Thomas Lutheran has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cuyahoga County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Cuyahoga 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 Thomas Lutheran

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000017973
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

  3. Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 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. Program has an older staff member who after several attempts has not been able to obtain their high school diploma or transcripts.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Thomas Lutheran

Is St Thomas Lutheran licensed?

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

When was St Thomas Lutheran last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St Thomas Lutheran had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 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.

What are St Thomas Lutheran's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Thomas Lutheran cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (440) 235-2297 to ask.

What is St Thomas Lutheran's phone number?

(440) 235-2297.

Where is St Thomas Lutheran?

21211 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Thomas Primary School, under 0.1 miles away.

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