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YMCA Program at J.E. Prass Elementary

2601 Parklawn Dr., Kettering, OH 45440
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2022

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About YMCA Program at J.E. Prass Elementary

YMCA Program at J.E. Prass Elementary is a licensed child care center in Kettering, Ohio. The state has licensed it since August 15, 2022.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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
Closed today
Capacity
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Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA Program at J.E. Prass Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery County has a median price of $295 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Montgomery 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 Program at J.E. Prass Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2022
License number
#2220026413
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 10, 2025: 3 rules cited

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

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Nov 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5180:2-12-18 Group Size (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, group size limitations were not maintained for the group of school-agers as it was determined there were 40 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-13 Handwashing Requirements (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, it was determined that handwashing requirements were not followed as listed in number 11 below, as required in rule.1. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands upon arrival for the day.2. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands prior to departure.3. At least one staff did not wash their hands upon entry into a classroom.4. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after toileting or assisting a child with toileting.5. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after each diaper change or pull-up change.6. At least one staff did not wash their hands after contact with bodily fluids or cleaning up spills or objects contaminated with bodily fluids.7. At least one child did not wash their hands after contact with bodily fluids.8. At least one child did not wash their hands after returning inside after outdoor play.9. At least one staff did not wash their hands after cleaning or sanitizing or using any chemical products.10. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after handling pets, pet cages or other pet objects that have come in contact with the pet.11. At least one staff did not wash their hands before eating, serving or preparing food or bottles or feeding a child.12. At least one child did not wash their hands before eating or assisting with food preparation.13. At least one staff did not wash their hands before and after completing a medical procedure or administering medication.14. At least one child did not wash their hands after water activities.15. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands when visibly soiled (must use soap and water).16. Other [ ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-08 Medical Statement (closed - not addressed)

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that the medical statements for the employees listed on the Employee Record Chart did not meet the requirements as listed in number 5c below. 1. A medical statement was not on file for at least one employee;2. The medical statement(s) on file did not have a date of examination within 12 months of the employees first day of employment;3. Date of examination was missing;4. Signature, business address, or telephone number of the licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, certified midwife, or certified nurse practitioner who completed the examination was missing;5. A statement was missing that verifies the employee is: a. Physically fit for employment in a program caring for children; b. Immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap); c. Immunized against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR);6. Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test information was missing: a. Documentation of the screening process to determine if the employee resided in a country identified by the world health organization as having a high burden of TB and arrived in the United States within the five years preceding the date of application for employment. b. Results of a TB test for employees meeting both criteria in 6a. c. Results of additional testing for employees with a positive TB test. d. Written statement, signed by a representative of the TB control unit, that the employee's TB is no longer infectious or the individual is receiving a TB treatment regimen for employees with a positive TB test. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed employee medical statement, or TB results/documentation, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Oct 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5101:2-12-18 Ratio

      “During the inspection, a ratio of 2 child care staff members for 62 children was determined to have occurred for the school-age group when the situation in number 4 below occurred:1. A child care staff member stepped out of the room.2.A child care staff member had not arrived at work on time.3.Children were present who were not scheduled to be there.4.A child care staff member was unable to work.5.A child was injured in that group.6.A child arrived in the group before a second staff member was scheduled to arrive with the group.7.Two groups were combined, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group.8.A child was transitioning to the next older age group, and the program did not follow the ratio for the youngest child in the group.9. Ratio was doubled for more than two hours while children were napping.10. Ratio was doubled while children were napping for a group that included at least one infant.11. Ratio was doubled while children were napping and there were not enough staff members in the building to meet staff/child ratio.12. Ratio was doubled in the school age group to allow access to the program, however, the program does not serve only school age children.13. Both child care staff members did not have a working communication device when one staff member left the group to allow access to the school age only program.14. The child care staff member did not return to the group after allowing access to the school age only program.15.Other [ ].Additional child care staff members must be hired or current child care staff members must be rescheduled to maintain compliance. 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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      5101:2-12-18 Group Size

      “During the inspection, group size limitations were not maintained for the group of school-agers as it was determined there were 62 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.”
  3. Nov 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 5 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 [ ] Technical assistance was provided at the time of the inspection, and as discussed, please correct this rule noncompliance. A written response for this rule noncompliance is not required at this time.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Program at J.E. Prass Elementary

Is YMCA Program at J.E. Prass Elementary licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 15, 2022.

When was YMCA Program at J.E. Prass Elementary last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on November 10, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Program at J.E. Prass Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 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 YMCA Program at J.E. Prass Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA Program at J.E. Prass Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (937) 223-5201 to ask.

What is YMCA Program at J.E. Prass Elementary's phone number?

(937) 223-5201.

Where is YMCA Program at J.E. Prass Elementary?

2601 Parklawn Dr., Kettering, OH 45440. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Program at John F. Kennedy Elementary, 0.8 miles away.

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