THE EARLY BIRD LEARNING CENTER

357 CUNNINGHAM RD, Salem, OH 444603
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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: 3

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 28, 2025

Provenance

Ohio licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
THE EARLY BIRD LEARNING CENTER
License number
100070
Location
357 CUNNINGHAM RD, Salem, OH 44460
Status
3
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 91.2/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected August 28, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent91.2 / 100
Health71/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

4

Total Violations

Aug 28, 2025

Last Inspection

N/A

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (4)

MINORHEALTH5180:2-12-10Aug 28, 2025

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 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.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSHEALTH5180:2-12-25Aug 28, 2025

During the inspection, it was determined the program had administered medication to a child and the written instructions on the JFS 01217 Request for Administration of Medication for Child Care form or attached prescription label were not followed as noted in number 2 below: 1. Medication had been administered to a child at the center at a different time than directed. 2. Medication was administered to a child for a longer or shorter period of time than directed. Lisdexamfetamine RX dated 7-8-25 with instruction administer for 30 days. The program was administered between 7-28-25 thru 8-28-2025. 3. The dose administered did not match the dosage required by the manufacturers directions. 4. The dose administered did not match the dosage required by the written physicians instructions or the prescription label. 5. A child was administered the wrong medication provided to the program for that child. 6. Other: [ ].Provide training to the staff designated to administer medication that the parents and physician's instructions on the prescribed form, as well as instructions on the prescription label, must be followed to avoid over or under medicating a child. 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

SERIOUSHEALTH5101:2-12-15Aug 22, 2023

In review of the childrens records, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for caring for at least one child, indicated on the Children Records Review, with a condition that requires a JFS 01236 ""Child Medical/Physical Care Plan"" as noted in number 34, 35 36,37 below: 1. No plan was on file.(Page 1)2. Childs name was missing.3. Name of the condition was missing.4. Indication if medication or medical food is required was missing.5. Signs, symptoms or situations that require staff to take action were missing.6. Activities, foods, environmental conditions to avoid were missing.7. Training instructions for procedures for staff to follow were missing or incomplete.(Page 2)8. Child's name was missing or not attached.9. Child's date of birth was missing or not attached.10. Child's weight was missing or not attached.11. Name of the medication/medical food was missing or not attached.12. Dosage of medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached.13. Time for medication/medical food to be administered was missing or not attached.14. Expiration date for medication/medical food was missing or not attached.15. Symptoms that require staff to administer medication/medical food were missing or not attached.16. Specific instructions to administer the medication/medical food were missing or not attached.17. Actions to be taken if the symptoms do not subside were missing or not attached.18. Physician's signature was missing or not attached.19. The date of the physician's signature was missing or not attached.(Page 3)20. Child's name was missing.21. Instructions regarding emergency evacuation, if applicable, were missing.22. Signature of parent granting permission to implement the plan and verifying training was missing.23. Date of parent signature was missing.24. Certified Professional Trainer information was missing.25. Signature of certified professional who trained the program staff was missing, if parent was not the trainer.26. Date of trainer signature was missing.27. Printed name(s)of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing.28. Signature(s) of child care staff member(s) who have received instructions for care and/or have been trained to perform the procedure were missing.29. Date of staff signature was missing.30. Administrator/Provider signature was missing31. Date of administrator/Provider was missing.(Page 4)32. Child's name was missing.33. Name of medication or medical food was missing.34. Date the medication/medical food was administered was missing.35. Time medication/medical food was administered was missing.36. Dosage of medication/medical food that was administered was missing.37. Signature of person administering medication/medical food was missing.38. The plan was not followed or implemented.39. The plan was not able to be implemented due to conflicting information.40. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were onsite when a child requiring the plan was present. 41. Child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 were not scheduled to be present the entire the time the child requiring the plan was onsite. 42. None of the child care staff members trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 accompanied the child requiring the plan during a trip. 43. A child care staff member who had not been trained in the procedures on the JFS 01236 performed the procedure. Provide staff training. Submit the programs corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the completed JFS 01236, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

SERIOUSHEALTH5101:2-12-25Aug 22, 2023

During the inspection, it was determined the program did not meet the requirements for the JFS 01217 "Request for Administration of Medication for Child Care" as noted in number 6 below:1. The program used an old version of the JFS 01217.2. The signature date on the JFS 01217 exceeded more than 12 months.3. The time period to administer the medication or medical food on the JFS 01217 was exceeded.4. The JFS 01217 included more than one medication or medical food.5. The JFS 01217 included more than one child's name.6. The prescription label was not current. Submit the program's corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.

Resolution: Compliance Status: Approved

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Childcare Costs in This Area

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$671.15/mo

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$759.53/mo

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$4.33/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is THE EARLY BIRD LEARNING CENTER's safety grade?

THE EARLY BIRD LEARNING CENTER has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 91.2 out of 100.

How many violations does THE EARLY BIRD LEARNING CENTER have?

THE EARLY BIRD LEARNING CENTER has 4 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 1 minor.

When was THE EARLY BIRD LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

THE EARLY BIRD LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on August 28, 2025.

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