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Decatur, IN 46733 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Thomas Edison Center School
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $174
- year first licensed
- 2011
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About
About Thomas Edison Center School
Thomas Edison Center School is a licensed child care center in Van Wert, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Thomas Edison Center School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Van Wert County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Thomas Edison Center School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed School-Based Preschool
- First licensed
- 2011
- License number
- #1000018760
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 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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Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
5180-37:04 Ratio and Group size: Integrated classroom
“During the inspection, the maximum group size was exceeded for an integrated classroom.”
Jan 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
5180-37:04 Ratio and Group size: Integrated classroom
“During the inspection, the maximum group size of 16 was exceeded for an integrated classroom. Classroom 3, T-R-F was identified as an integrated classroom; however, the current enrollment is 4 IEP students and 14 typical peers (total 18 students). Classroom 4, T-R-F was identified as an integrated classroom; however, the current enrollment is 5 IEP student and 12 typical peers (total 17 students).”
Mar 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3301-37:04 Ratio and Group size: Integrated classroom
“During the inspection, the maximum group size was exceeded for an integrated classroom. Room 3 PM enrollment is 18 children. Room 4 PM enrollment is 19 children. Both PM classrooms exceed the maximum group size of 16 for an integrated classroom,”
3301-37:04 Substitute requirements
“During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.”
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FAQ
Questions about Thomas Edison Center School
Is Thomas Edison Center School licensed?
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2011.
When was Thomas Edison Center School last inspected?
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Thomas Edison Center School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 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 Thomas Edison Center School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Thomas Edison Center School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 238-4019 to ask.
What is Thomas Edison Center School's phone number?
(419) 238-4019.
Where is Thomas Edison Center School?
813 N Franklin St, Van Wert, OH 45891. The nearest other daycare we list is CORS Head Start - Van Wert, under 0.1 miles away.