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Westgate Alternative Elementary School

3080 Wicklow Rd, Columbus, OH 43204
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$150
year first licensed
2011

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About Westgate Alternative Elementary School

Westgate Alternative 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Westgate Alternative Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Franklin County has a median price of $150 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.
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 Westgate Alternative Elementary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed School-Based Preschool
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2011
License number
#1000018032
Also at this site
Facility #1000018033: School-age program
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 23, 2025InspectionFacility #10000180325 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180-37:06 Electrical fans

      “During the inspection, it was observed that electrical fans did not have protective coverings; and/or easily tipped over; and/or placed so that they are not hazardous to children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180-37:06 Safe and sanitary equipment and materials

      “During the inspection, it was observed that furniture and equipment does not meet safety and sanitation requirements. Paint chips and wood with splinters protruding at bottom of sink and a bookshelf needs secured in PSE room 12. Objects on a shelf where children store belongings was piled with items that are unsecure in ECE room 15.”

      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. The trash can in the PSE classroom was visibly soiled.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      5180-37:05 Annual fire inspection

      “During the inspection, documentation of a current fire inspection was not on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180-37:04 Lead teacher assigned

      “During the inspection, each class/group did not have a lead teacher assigned that meets requirements.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Sep 23, 2025InspectionFacility #1000018033No rules cited
  3. Sep 25, 2024InspectionFacility #1000018033No rules cited
  4. Sep 24, 2024InspectionFacility #10000180322 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3301-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies

      “During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children in the General Education Preschool Classroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3301-37:05 Electrical outlets

      “During the inspection, it was observed that electrical outlets are not covered in the Preschool Classroom when not in use and there was no documentation on file to indicate the outlets are tamper resistant.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 11, 2024InspectionFacility #10000180331 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3301-32:04 Annual fire inspection

      “During the inspection, documentation of a current fire inspection was not on file. Last fire inspection was dated 11/ 29/22.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Nov 29, 2023InspectionFacility #1000018032No 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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Questions about Westgate Alternative Elementary School

Is Westgate Alternative Elementary School licensed?

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

When was Westgate Alternative Elementary School last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Westgate Alternative Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 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 Westgate Alternative 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 Westgate Alternative Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 365-5971 to ask.

What is Westgate Alternative Elementary School's phone number?

(614) 365-5971.

Where is Westgate Alternative Elementary School?

3080 Wicklow Rd, Columbus, OH 43204. The nearest other daycare we list is Babies and Beyond Childcare Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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