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Valley Forge Elementary School

1321 Urban Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2011
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About Valley Forge Elementary School

Valley Forge Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Ohio. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2011.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Hours today
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Capacity
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Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Valley Forge Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Franklin County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Franklin 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 Valley Forge Elementary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000018057
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5180-37:06 Materials selected independently

      “During the inspection, it was observed that play materials are not arranged so that children may select, remove, and replace play materials with a minimum of assistance.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      5180-37:05 Center cleaning and sanitizing

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the center is not cleaned daily and kept in a sanitary condition at all times.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Valley Forge Elementary School

Is Valley Forge Elementary School licensed?

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

When was Valley Forge Elementary School last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Valley Forge Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 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.

What are Valley Forge Elementary School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Valley Forge Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 365-5648 to ask.

What is Valley Forge Elementary School's phone number?

(614) 365-5648.

Where is Valley Forge Elementary School?

1321 Urban Dr, Columbus, OH 43229. The nearest other daycare we list is Wonder World Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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