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Willoughby United Methodist Preschool

15 Public Square, Willoughby, OH 44094
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
1970

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About Willoughby United Methodist Preschool

Willoughby United Methodist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Willoughby, Ohio. The state has licensed it since October 23, 1970.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM.

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

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
9:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 12:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Willoughby United Methodist Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lake County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lake 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 Willoughby United Methodist Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
1970
License number
#000000300415
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • 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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  1. Feb 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-10 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) 4 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.”
    • Background checks

      5180:2-12-09 Background Check Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR.2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI.3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file.4. Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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) 5,6 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.”

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 Willoughby United Methodist Preschool

Is Willoughby United Methodist Preschool licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 23, 1970.

When was Willoughby United Methodist Preschool last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Willoughby United Methodist Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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 Willoughby United Methodist Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Willoughby United Methodist Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (440) 942-9068 to ask.

What is Willoughby United Methodist Preschool's phone number?

(440) 942-9068.

Where is Willoughby United Methodist Preschool?

15 Public Square, Willoughby, OH 44094. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Scholars Willoughby, 0.3 miles away.

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