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Zion Lutheran Preschool

5550 Munger Road, Dayton, OH 454595.0· 1 review
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$295
year first licensed
2010

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About Zion Lutheran Preschool

Zion Lutheran Preschool is a licensed child care center in Dayton, Ohio. The state has licensed it since June 18, 2010.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Ohio Department of Children and Youth made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 1 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
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Zion Lutheran Preschool 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Zion Lutheran Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
First licensed
2010
License number
#000000207746
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • 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. Sep 22, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      5180:2-12-22 Meal Preparation and Nutritional Requirements

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the program's weekly menu did not meet the requirement .The following was observed: The menu was not posted.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 Drills

      “During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed.The following was observed as not being complete: Program re-opened in August, Fire, Weather and Lockdown drills have not yet been completed.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 or was missing the information.The following was observed as missing: Weather emergencies and natural disasters, including, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice storms, or earthquakes. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communications when no phone or internet service is available.Make the necessary revisions to the EPRP. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes the revised information, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-15 Child Immunization Records

      “In review of 25% of the children's records, it was determined that complete child immunization records were not on file, as required, for children listed on the DCY Children's Record Review for Child Care.The following was observed: Immunization record(s) were not on file at the center within thirty days of the child's first day of attendanceSubmit 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: No enrollment form was completed for at least one childSubmit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-08 Staff TB Screening Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that the tuberculosis (TB) screening for 4 of 4 employees, including child care staff members, did not meet the requirement.The following was observed: A TB screening was not on file prior to the first day of employment.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      5180:2-12-08 Staff Immunization Records

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that the immunization records for 3 of 4 employees, including child care staff members, did not meet the requirement. The following was observed: The immunization records were not on file within the first thirty days from start of employmentSubmit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-08 Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined that verification of a high school education for the child care staff member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, did not meet the requirements.The following was observed: Verification of completion of a high school education was not on file.Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the education verification, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5180:2-12-07 Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements

      “In review of the staff records, it was determined the program did not have at least one child care staff member present/scheduled to be present during all hours of operation with currently valid documentation for health and safety trainings.The following was observed: Child Abuse child care staff members scheduled during the hours of 7:30 am and 5:00 pm had expired trainingRefer to the Employee Record Chart for specific details. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes verification of complete coverage for any training listed, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”
  2. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo 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 Zion Lutheran Preschool

Is Zion Lutheran Preschool licensed?

Yes. Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 18, 2010.

When was Zion Lutheran Preschool last inspected?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Zion Lutheran Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 1 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 Zion Lutheran Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Zion Lutheran Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (937) 439-4140 to ask.

What is Zion Lutheran Preschool's phone number?

(937) 439-4140.

Where is Zion Lutheran Preschool?

5550 Munger Road, Dayton, OH 45459. The nearest other daycare we list is Ms. Shelly's Place, 0.9 miles away.

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