Lightbridge Academy
4074 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH
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The Goddard School of Powell, Oh is a licensed child care center in Powell, Ohio. The state has licensed it since June 5, 2017.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
The Goddard School of Powell, Oh has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Delaware County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 10 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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5180:2-12-23 Infant Bottle and Food Preparation
“During the inspection, it was determined that breast milk provided by the parent was not stored appropriately.The following was observed: Breast milk bottles were not labeled with the date pumped.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-23 Infant Bottle and Food Preparation
“During the inspection, it was determined that open containers of ready to serve food and concentrated formula was not stored appropriately.The following was observed: Prepared containers of infant food in the infant refrigerator were not dated. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-09 Background Check Requirements
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background check requirements had not been followed, for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart.The following was observed: The DCY 01177 \"Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care\" was on file instead of the DCY 01176.Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-12 Safe Environment
“Children in care shall be protected from any items and conditions which threaten their health, safety, and well-being. During the inspection, it was determined that at least one area of the program or at least one piece of equipment had chipping or peeling paint (preschool 2 wall next to circle time rug). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5180:2-12-08 Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements (closed - not addressed)
“In review of the staff records, it was determined that the child care staff member listed on the Employee Record Chart had educational information on file that could not be verified as recognized by the state board of education or the appropriate agency of another state or country as equivalent to the completion of a high school education. The rule requires a child care staff member to provide evidence of the completion of a high school education. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the educational information and/or equivalency report, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-23 Infant Bottle and Food Preparation
“During the inspection, it was determined that breast milk provided by the parent was not stored appropriately as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. Not labeled with infant's name, date pumped, and date bottle was prepared (date prepared was not documented);2. Not immediately refrigerated or frozen;3. Stored at room temperature longer than eight hours;4. Stored at the program for more than five days after it was expressed;5. Stored longer than two weeks in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator;6. Stored longer than six months in the refrigerator/freezer;7. Stored longer than twelve months in the deep freezer;8. Other [ ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-18 Ratio
“During the inspection, a ratio of 1 child care staff member(s) for 8 children was determined to have occurred for the Get Set group which included at least one child under 2.5 years of age when the situation in number(s) 6 below occurred:1. A child care staff member stepped out of the room.2.A child care staff member had not arrived at work on time.3.Children were present who were not scheduled to be there.4.A child care staff member was unable to work.5.A child was injured in that group.6.A child arrived in the group before a second staff member was scheduled to arrive with the group.7.Two groups were combined, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group.8.A child was transitioning to the next older age group, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group.9. Ratio was doubled for more than two hours while children were napping.10. Ratio was doubled while children were napping for a group that included at least one infant.11. Ratio was doubled while children were napping and there were not enough staff members in the building to meet staff/child ratio.12. Ratio was doubled in the school age group to allow access to the program, however, the program does not serve only school age children.13. Both child care staff members did not have a working communication device when one staff member left the group to allow access to the school age only program.14. The child care staff member did not return to the group after allowing access to the school age only program.15.Other [ ].Additional child care staff members must be hired or current child care staff members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. 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.”
5101:2-12-14 Transportation and Field Trip Procedures
“During the inspection, it was determined that a person trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid and management of communicable disease, had not been present for number(s) 2 below as required by the rule: 1. In the vehicle for routine trips;2. In the vehicle for field trips;3. At the destination on all field trips.Secure current training for the area needed or restructure the staff who are currently trained on the vehicle during routine trips and field trips. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-12 Safe Equipment
“During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number(s) 2 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the seats at the infant feeding table. 3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the [ ]. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner.5. The equipment had sharp points or corners.6. The equipment had splinters.7. The equipment had protruding nails.8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts.9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials.10. The equipment had hazardous features.11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter.13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch14. A space heater felt hot to the touch15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, or inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. Other [ ].Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-08 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 number(s) 2 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.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 5, 2017.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 210-0522 to ask.
(614) 210-0522.
419 W. Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065. The nearest other daycare we list is Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers, 0.1 miles away.