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The Way Child Care Center

5555 Wierwille Rd, New Knoxville, OH 45871
a week, county median
$174
year first licensed
2023

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About The Way Child Care Center

The Way Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in New Knoxville, Ohio. The state has licensed it since October 11, 2023.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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The Way Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Shelby County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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.

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Inspection reports for The Way Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2023
License number
#2230028638
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule 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 number 6 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 [ ] Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  3. Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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, as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The JFS 01177 \"Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care\" was on file instead of the JFS 01176.2. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program.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.”
  4. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-12-18 Attendance Records

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the method for tracking children in each group did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number(s) 4 below:1. There was no method in place;2. The method did not include each child's name;3. The method did not include each child's date of birth;4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times;5. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-12-11 Outdoor Space Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that quarterly inspections of one or more outdoor play area(s) and equipment had not been completed and documented as required, using the JFS 01281 Child Care Playground Inspection Report form. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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(s) 2, 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(s) of the child care staff member(s) who must complete the required health and safety training(s). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-12-08 Orientation Training & Whistle Blower Protection

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that child care staff member(s) did not meet the requirements for completing the online orientation training as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The training was not completed within 30 days of starting employment at the program as a child care staff member.2. Documentation of completing the training after December 31, 2016 was not on file.3. Completion of the training was not verified in the OPR.4. A child care staff member had sole responsibility of children and had not completed the online orientation.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5101:2-12-08 Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that verification of a high school education for the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, did not meet the requirements as listed in number(s) 1 below: 1. Verification of completion of a high school education was not on file.2. Documentation was incomplete or not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a career-technical program.3. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is also enrolled in a college credit program in child development or early childhood education.4. Documentation was not on file for a high school junior or senior who is enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) training program.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the education verification, 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 The Way Child Care Center

Is The Way Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 11, 2023.

When was The Way Child Care Center last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Way Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 5 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 The Way Child Care Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (419) 753-1298 to confirm.

How much does The Way Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 753-1298 to ask.

What is The Way Child Care Center's phone number?

(419) 753-1298.

Where is The Way Child Care Center?

5555 Wierwille Rd, New Knoxville, OH 45871. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Early Learning Center at New Bremen, 3.3 miles away.

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