Lexington YMCA Child Care
215 W Main St, Lexington, OH
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Y- Kids Club@ Eastern Elementary is a licensed child care center in Lexington, Ohio. The state has licensed it since August 20, 2018.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Y- Kids Club@ Eastern Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Richland County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all
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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5101:2-12-19 Child Guidance
“During the inspection, it was determined that a Child Care Staff Member had used the inappropriate techniques in number 8 below when managing unacceptable behavior in children:1. Utilize cruel, harsh, unusual, or extreme techniques; 2. Utilize any form of corporal punishment;3. Delegate children to manage or discipline other children;4. Use physical restraints on a child;5. Restrain a child by prone restraint or any means other than holding children for a short period of time, such as in a protective hug, so that the children may regain control;6. Place children in a locked room or confine children in any enclosed area;7. Confine children to equipment such as cribs or highchairs;8. Humiliate, threaten or frighten children; 9. Subject children to profane language or verbal abuse; 10. Make derogatory or sarcastic remarks about children or their families;11. Punish children for failure to eat or sleep or for toileting accidents;12. Withhold any food (including snacks and treats), rest or toilet use;13. Punish an entire group of children due to the unacceptable behavior of one or a few;14. Isolate and restrict children from all activities for an extended period of time. Child Care Staff Members and other employees must always use appropriate guidance and management methods with children. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-18 Group Size
“During the inspection, group size limitations were not maintained for the group of school age children as it was determined there were 41 children grouped together. The group size shall not exceed twice the maximum number of children allowed per Child Care Staff Member. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
5101:2-12-18 Attendance Records
“During the inspection, it was determined that the method for tracking children in each group did not meet the requirements of the rule as noted in number 4, 5 below:1. There was no method in place;2. The method did not include each child's name;3. The method did not include each child's date of birth;4. The tracking method did not remain with the group at all times;5. The tracking method was not updated throughout the day as children entered or left the group.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
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FAQ
Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 20, 2018.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (419) 522-3511 to ask.
(419) 522-3511.
155 Castor Road, Lexington, OH 44904. The nearest other daycare we list is Y Kids Club @ Central Elementary School, 0.4 miles away.