EDWARDS CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER INC

3858 ALUM CREEK DR STE A, Columbus, OH 432073
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 3

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 25, 2025

Provenance

Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
EDWARDS CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER INC
License number
405709
Location
3858 ALUM CREEK DR STE A, Columbus, OH 43207
Status
3
Safety grade
B (Good), score 85.7/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected August 25, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good85.7 / 100
Health81/100
Safety76/100
Staffing95/100
Compliance100/100

10

Total Violations

Aug 25, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (10)

MINORSAFETY5180:2-12-11Aug 25, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the fall zone under and around equipment designated for climbing, swinging, balancing and sliding did not meet the requirements as noted in number(s) 1 below:1. The fall surface material had not been properly distributed or raked as needed to retain proper depth under and around equipment.2. A fall zone hazard was present, in that, the [ ] posed a risk of injury if a child were to fall from a piece of equipment.3. The fall zone was less than 3 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger.4. The fall zone was less than 6 feet from the fence for equipment used by children 24 months of age and older.5. There was not a fall zone of 3 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger.6. There was not a fall zone of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment used by children 24 months of age and older.7. The fall zone was less than 4 1/2 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 23 months of age and younger.8. The fall zone was less than 9 feet from each piece of applicable equipment used by children 24 months of age and older. 9. Other [ ]. The program is required to provide adequate fall zones under and around outdoor play equipment at all times. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5180:2-12-11Aug 25, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that the outdoor play space was not free of trash or foreign objects as noted in number(s) 1, 15 below:1. The outdoor area was littered with trash.2. The trash can was missing a lid. 3. The trash can was not emptied from the day(s) before. 4. The trash can was overflowing with trash.5. The trash can was infested with insects.6. The trash can was visibly dirty.7. There was broken glass. 8. There were tall weeds. 9. There was poison ivy. 10. There were tree branches. 11. There was mold visible. 12. There were thistles with prickers. 13. There were bird droppings. 14. The sandbox was contaminated.15. Other broken toys, and clothing left on big playground Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSHEALTH5180:2-12-25Aug 25, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined that medication, medical foods and/or topical products did not meet the requirement(s) for administering medication, medical foods, and/or medical products as noted in number(s) 1,2 below:1. The medication, medical food, or topical product was no longer needed and had not been removed from the program.2. The medication, medical food, or topical product had expired and had not been removed from the program.3. The prescription label had expired.Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5101:2-12-11Aug 15, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that the playground did not have adequate fall surface under and around equipment as noted in number 2 below: 1. No fall surface2. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall (both playgrounds)3. Adequate fall surface to soften the impact of a fall that extended the length of the required fall zone 4. Other [ ] With any equipment designed for climbing, swinging, bouncing, or sliding, resilient material, as specified in Appendix A, needs to be added in order to protect children in the event of a fall. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes written verification of the discontinued use of this equipment until corrections are made along with a description of the resilient material added, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-13Aug 15, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that at least one piece of equipment, furnishings, or material at the program was not constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning as noted in number 1 and 5 below:1. The material had a tear/was worn through (vinyl soft climber in infant 2, red vinyl chair in PreK 1).2. The material was not washable.3. The material was porous.4. The surface was cracked.5. The surface was repaired, but in a manner that still did not facilitate cleaning (tape on red vinyl couch in Infant 2, and on blue vinyl couch in PreK 2). 6. Other [ ]. Equipment, furnishings, and furniture shall be constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning. 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORSAFETY5101:2-12-14Aug 15, 2024

During the inspection, it was determined that the program had not conducted and/or documented monthly emergency exiting drills on vehicles with children, including the date of the drill and all staff who transport children. 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

MINORSAFETY5101:2-12-11Aug 8, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that the outdoor play space was not free of trash or foreign objects as noted in number 12 and 15 below:1. The outdoor area was littered with trash.2. The trash can was missing a lid. 3. The trash can was not emptied from the day(s) before. 4. The trash can was overflowing with trash.5. The trash can was infested with insects.6. The trash can was visibly dirty.7. There was broken glass. 8. There were tall weeds. 9. There was poison ivy. 10. There were tree branches. 11. There was mold visible. 12. There were thistles with prickers (on the toddler playground). 13. There were bird droppings. 14. The sandbox was contaminated.15. Other: Some of the anchor pins were not flush on the barriers on both playgrounds. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule."

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

CRITICALSAFETY5101:2-12-11Aug 8, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe or not used as intended as noted in numbers 3 and 5 below:1. There was rust exposed.2. There were protruding bolts. 3. There were cracks (around the bottom of the twirly seats on the toddler playground).4. There were holes.5. There was splintering wood (on the wood bench on the school age playground).6. There were sharp edges or points.7. There were lead hazards.8. There were toxic substances.9. There were tripping hazards.10. There was chipped and/or peeling paint.11. The sandbox was not covered when the program was closed or during non-daylight hours. 12. Outdoor equipment, [ ] was not developmentally appropriate.13. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was placed in the main traffic pattern.14. Outdoor play equipment, [ ], was positioned too closely together, posing a risk of injury if a child were to fall from one piece of equipment into another.15. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not securely anchored but did not present a risk of imminent danger of the structure collapsing when children are using the equipment16. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was 30 inches or more from the ground and did not have a protective barrier that would prevent a child from falling off this piece of equipment.17. The manufacturer's guidelines for assembly and installation were not followed for the [ ].18. Functionally linked equipment was used by preschool-age children and the distance between two adjacent pieces of equipment exceeded 12 inches.19. Functionally linked equipment was used by school-age children and the distance between two adjacent pieces of equipment exceeded 18 inches.20. Other [ ]. Submit the programs corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSSTAFFING5101:2-12-23Aug 8, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that written instructions for feeding the infants noted on the Children Record Review were missing information as noted in number 5 below:1. Written instructions were not on file.2. Type of food and/or formula/breast milk was missing.3. Amount of food and/or formula/breast milk was missing.4. Feeding times or frequency of feedings was missing.5. The written instructions on file had not been updated.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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

MINORHEALTH5101:2-12-13Aug 8, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined that at least one piece of equipment, furnishings, or material at the program was not constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning as noted in number 1 below:1. The material had a tear/was worn (School age room: chair on stage; Toddler 1 room: tunnel).2. The material was not washable.3. The material was porous.4. The surface was cracked.5. The surface was repaired, but in a manner that still did not facilitate cleaning. 6. Other [ ]. Equipment, furnishings, and furniture shall be constructed of materials to facilitate cleaning. 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved – Technical Assistance Provided

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (CENTER)

$979.45/mo

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$693.62/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$662.4/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$735.62/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARDS CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER INC's safety grade?

EDWARDS CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER INC has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.7 out of 100.

How many violations does EDWARDS CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER INC have?

EDWARDS CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER INC has 10 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 2 serious, and 7 minor.

When was EDWARDS CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER INC last inspected?

EDWARDS CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER INC was last inspected on August 25, 2025.

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