Discovery Kids Childcare Inc.
LORAIN, OH·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1795 E. 31st Street, Lorain, OH, 44055
CityLORAIN, OH 44055
CountyLORAIN
Phone(440) 277-1330
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High10
- Medium9
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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1795 E. 31st Street, Lorain, OH, 44055, LORAIN, OH 44055
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/9/2026
- High3
- Medium-High3
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 51806/9/2026
5180:2-12-11 - Outdoor Play Fall Zones
Inspection MONITOR on 2026-06-09. Rule 5180:2-12-11: Outdoor Play Fall Zones. Compliance status: Not Submitted. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 51802/10/2026
5180:2-12-02 - Current Information
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-10. Rule 5180:2-12-02: Current Information. Compliance status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/10/2026 - Medium riskStandard 51802/10/2026
5180:2-12-07 - Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-10. Rule 5180:2-12-07: Administrator Responsibilities / Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 51802/10/2026
5180:2-12-10 - Professional Development Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-10. Rule 5180:2-12-10: Professional Development Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/26/2026 - High riskStandard 51802/10/2026
5180:2-12-14 - Transportation - Vehicle Requirements
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-10. Rule 5180:2-12-14: Transportation - Vehicle Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 3/6/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 51802/10/2026
5180:2-12-15 - Child Medical and Enrollment Records
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-10. Rule 5180:2-12-15: Child Medical and Enrollment Records. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 51802/10/2026
5180:2-12-15 - Medical / Physical Care Plans
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-10. Rule 5180:2-12-15: Medical / Physical Care Plans. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/26/2026 - High riskStandard 51802/10/2026
5180:2-12-19 - Supervision
Inspection ANNUAL on 2026-02-10. Rule 5180:2-12-19: Supervision. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/26/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 51808/26/2025
5180:2-12-19 - Child Guidance and Behavior Management
Inspection COMPLAINT on 2025-08-26. Rule 5180:2-12-19: Child Guidance and Behavior Management. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 11/4/2025 - Medium riskStandard 51806/3/2025
5180:2-12-03 - Inspection Requirements
Inspection FOLLOWUP on 2025-06-03. Rule 5180:2-12-03: Inspection Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 6/3/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 51806/3/2025
5180:2-12-10 - Health Training Requirements
Inspection FOLLOWUP on 2025-06-03. Rule 5180:2-12-10: Health Training Requirements. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 6/3/2025 - High riskStandard 51806/3/2025
5180:2-12-18 - Ratio
Inspection FOLLOWUP on 2025-06-03. Rule 5180:2-12-18: Ratio. Compliance status: Approved. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 6/3/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$973/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Ohio run about $1,124/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Ohio by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: LORAIN, LORAIN County
- Type: Child Care Center
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