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YMCA Pre K at Hilltop Early Learning Center

45 Clarendon Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2023

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About YMCA Pre K at Hilltop Early Learning Center

YMCA Pre K at Hilltop Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Ohio. The state has licensed it since November 17, 2023.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA Pre K at Hilltop Early Learning Center 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 YMCA Pre K at Hilltop Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2023
License number
#2230028817
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 6, 2026Visit4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-16 Emergency Drills

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed.The following was observed as not being complete: Emergency lock down drills were not completed or documented.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs emergency preparedness and response plan (EPRP) did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually.The following was observed: There was no documentation of staff training annually.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-15 Child Enrollment Records

      “In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the DCY 01234 Child Enrollment Form for Early Care and Education Programs or equivalent form as required. The following was observed as missing: Parent work/email information; Individual services and provider offered; Receipt of Policies and Procedures; Administrator Signature and annual update. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-12 Safe Environment

      “\"During the inspection, a hazardous item or toxic substance was where children had access to it.The following was observed: Two chemical toxic cleaning sprays were on the shelves directly near children and where children had access to it.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.\"”
  2. Aug 6, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-16 Emergency Drills

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed.The following was observed as not being complete: Emergency lock down drills were not completed or documented.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-16 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

      “During the inspection, it was determined the programs emergency preparedness and response plan (EPRP) did not meet the requirement for training child care staff members and employees on the plan annually.The following was observed: There was no documentation of staff training annually.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule”
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-15 Child Enrollment Records

      “In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the DCY 01234 Child Enrollment Form for Early Care and Education Programs or equivalent form as required. The following was observed as missing: Parent work/email information; Individual services and provider offered; Receipt of Policies and Procedures; Administrator Signature and annual update. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Safety and hazards

      5180:2-12-12 Safe Environment

      “\"During the inspection, a hazardous item or toxic substance was where children had access to it.The following was observed: Two chemical toxic cleaning sprays were on the shelves directly near children and where children had access to it.Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the potentially hazardous substance or item is no longer accessible to children and/or children will not be outside when machinery is in use and a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.\"”
  3. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-12-25 Medication Administration

      “During the inspection, it was determined that medication, medical foods and/or topical products did not meet the requirement(s) for administering medication, medical foods, and/or medical products as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The medication, medical food, or topical product was not assigned to a child or was no longer needed and had not been removed from the program.2. The medication, medical food, or topical product had expired and had not been removed from the program.3. The prescription label had expired.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  5. Apr 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5101:2-12-19 Supervision

      “During the inspection, it was determined that children were not being properly supervised as noted in number(s) 5 below: 1.Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member during indoor play.2.Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member during outdoor play.3.Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member more than once. 4. Staff were not physically present in the space and near enough to respond and reach the child(ren) immediately. 5.Children in the classroom restroom were no within both sight and sound of a staff member. Children must be supervised according to rule and within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member at all times. 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5101:2-12-16 First Aid / Standard Precautions

      “During the inspection, it was determined first aid kit(s) at the program had missing, or expired, items that are required by appendix A of this rule to be contained in a first aid kit, as noted in number(s) 9 and 15 below:1. The program did not have a first aid kit [onsite, on the vehicle, on a field trip]. 2. One roll of hypoallergenic first-aid tape.3. Individually wrapped sterile gauze squares in assorted sizes.4. Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes.5. Tweezers.6. Gauze rolled bandage.7. Triangular bandage.8. Rounded end scissors.9. Tooth preservation system or fresh chilled liquid milk in which to transport a lost permanent tooth, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where milk is stored if a tooth preservation system is not part of the first aid kit (for programs serving school age children only).10. A working digital thermometer.11. Disposable non-latex gloves.12. A working flashlight.13. An instant cold pack that has not been activated or ice, including a written reference indicating location of the refrigerator/freezer where the ice is stored if an instant cold pack is not part of the first aid kit.14. Sealable leak-proof plastic bags in assorted sizes or double bagged plastic bags that can be securely tied for materials soiled with blood or bodily fluids.15. Pocket mask or face shield, appropriate for all ages of children in care, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administration.16. Soap or waterless sanitizer (field trip or transporting away from the program only).17. Bottled water (field trip or transporting away from the program only).Please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is required at this time.”
    • Records and paperwork

      5101:2-12-15 Child Medical and Enrollment Records

      “In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that information had not been secured from the parent/guardian on the JFS 01234 Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care, as required, for the items in number(s) 15 below. 1. No enrollment form was completed for at least one child 2. The current JFS 01234 was not completed for at least one child 3. Complete child information 4. Complete parent information 5. Complete emergency contact information 6. Complete physician information 7. Information regarding the parent list 8. Health information 9. Additional information for all boxes checked yes 10. Emergency transportation information 11. Parent/guardians signature 12. Diapering Statement 13. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures 14. Enrollment form for at least one child was not updated by either the parent or the administrator 15. Enrollment form for at least one child was not signed by the administrator 16. Other [ ] Please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule non-compliance is required at this time.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5101:2-12-11 Outdoor Space Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that quarterly inspections of one or more outdoor play area(s) and equipment had not been completed and documented as required, using the JFS 01281 Child Care Playground Inspection Report form. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  6. Oct 26, 2023VisitNo 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 YMCA Pre K at Hilltop Early Learning Center

Is YMCA Pre K at Hilltop Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 17, 2023.

When was YMCA Pre K at Hilltop Early Learning Center last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Pre K at Hilltop Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 5 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 YMCA Pre K at Hilltop Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA Pre K at Hilltop Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (614) 253-5525 to ask.

What is YMCA Pre K at Hilltop Early Learning Center's phone number?

(614) 253-5525.

Where is YMCA Pre K at Hilltop Early Learning Center?

45 Clarendon Ave, Columbus, OH 43223. The nearest other daycare we list is CDCFC Hilltop Early Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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