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YMCA Program at Southdale Elementary

1200 W Dorothy Ln., Kettering, OH 45409
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2022

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About YMCA Program at Southdale Elementary

YMCA Program at Southdale Elementary is a licensed child care center in Kettering, Ohio. The state has licensed it since August 22, 2022.

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

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

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 Southdale 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 Southdale Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2022
License number
#2220026417
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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. May 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5180:2-12-18 Ratio (closed - not addressed)

      “During the inspection, a ratio of one (1) child care staff member for twenty (20) school age children (children less than 11 yrs old) was determined to have occurred for the Older School Age group when the situation in number 15 below: occurred:. 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: Not enough staff 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.”
  2. Dec 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5180:2-12-18 Attendance Records (closed - not addressed)

      “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 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-10 Health Training Requirements (closed - not addressed)

      “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, 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.”
    • Background checks

      5180:2-12-09 Background Check Requirements (closed - not addressed)

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that background check requirements had not been followed, for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as noted in number 2 below:1. The JFS 01177 \"Individual Notification of Background Check Review for Child Care\" was on file instead of the JFS 01176.2. The JFS 01176 on file was for a different program.Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-07 Administrator Qualifications

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the administrator had not completed the required rules review course provided by this Department for program administrators within the time period defined in this rule. Part 2 has not been completed. 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 required at this time.”
  3. Feb 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5180:2-12-18 Ratio

      “During the inspection, Noncompliant staff:child ratios determined to have occurred for the school age group when the situation in number 15 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: in review of enrollment, attendance document posted at program, attendance forms, and conversation with staff it was determined that the program has been out of ratio/not meeting/following the required staff:child ratios (1:18 or 2:36). The program has 112 children available to attend after school. The program has four regular childcare staff members scheduled daily. It was determined that 75 children were in attendance at least twice this month after school. 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

      5180:2-12-18 Group Size

      “During the inspection, group size limitations were not maintained for the group of school age children as it was determined there were fifty-six (56) children grouped together. The group size shall not exceed twice the maximum number of children allowed per Child Care Staff Member. The required maximum group size for school age children is thirty-six (36). Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  4. May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5101:2-12-18 Ratio

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not meet the rule requirement as noted in number 1 below:1. The program did not have a second employee or Child Care Staff Member present when required; 2. The program was using a second Child Care Staff Member who was not able to meet this criteria as defined in the rule.Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  5. Nov 2, 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(s) 7 & 13 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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FAQ

Questions about YMCA Program at Southdale Elementary

Is YMCA Program at Southdale Elementary licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 22, 2022.

When was YMCA Program at Southdale Elementary last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Program at Southdale Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 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 Program at Southdale 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 Southdale Elementary cost?

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

What is YMCA Program at Southdale Elementary's phone number?

(937) 223-5201.

Where is YMCA Program at Southdale Elementary?

1200 W Dorothy Ln., Kettering, OH 45409. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center - Ebert, 1.1 miles away.

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