Whale of a Tale Daycare
WICKLIFFE, OH·FCC - Type B HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address1504 Severn Ln, Wickliffe, OH, 44092
CountyLAKE
Phone(440) 278-1785
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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1504 Severn Ln, Wickliffe, OH, 44092, WICKLIFFE, OH 44092
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/12/2025
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 518012/12/2025
5180:2-13-09 - Background Checks
Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-12-12. Rule 5180:2-13-09: Background Checks. Compliance status: Not Submitted. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 51805/14/2025
5180:2-13-09 - Background Checks
Inspection COMPLIANCE on 2025-05-14. Rule 5180:2-13-09: Background Checks. Compliance status: Closed - Not Addressed. Source: Ohio Child Care Search (DCY/ODJFS) inspection record.
Corrected 2/3/2026
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: WICKLIFFE, LAKE County
- Type: FCC - Type B Home
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