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Van Wert Early Childhood Center

1120 Buckeye Dr, Van Wert, OH 458915.0· 1 review
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$174
year first licensed
2013
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About Van Wert Early Childhood Center

Van Wert Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Van Wert, Ohio. The state has licensed it since March 4, 2013.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 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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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
8:15 AM to 2:45 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:15 AM to 2:45 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 2:45 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 2:45 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 2:45 PM
Friday8:15 AM to 2:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Van Wert Early Childhood Center 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).

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Van Wert County medians, full time, per week

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.

State record

Inspection reports for Van Wert Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
First licensed
2013
License number
#1000020276
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 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. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3301-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings

      “During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.”

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 Van Wert Early Childhood Center

Is Van Wert Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 4, 2013.

When was Van Wert Early Childhood Center last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Van Wert Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 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 Van Wert Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Van Wert Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 238-0384 to ask.

What is Van Wert Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(419) 238-0384.

Where is Van Wert Early Childhood Center?

1120 Buckeye Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891. The nearest other daycare we list is First United Methodist Preschool, 1.1 miles away.

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