The Starlight Country Day School was opened in 1954 to provide education and recreation for children who were not eligible for the state funding. Eight young men gathered at the home of Mrs. Katie Carter “to learn and have a little fun.” Because there was no government funding for this program, it relied on donations from the community and ingenuity.

In October of 1957, legislation was passed which allowed the local school districts to assist children with mental retardation. Up until this time, public schools were not able to provide any funds or services for Starlight students.

Most adults take great pleasure in earning their own living. Adults with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities are no different. Recognizing that need, Starlight began LICCO sheltered workshop in 1965. Enrollees made various craft items and sold them to members of the community.

The landmark 169 legislation was passed on October 25, 1967. This law created the County Boards of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and gave them the authority to acquire public funds to provide programs for county citizens with MR/DD.

Because of an increase in job opportunities and enrollment, the LICCO workshop moved from Eleanor S. Weiant School to its own home at 675 West Church Street in 1978. At that time, LICCO had several contracts, including those with the Newark Air Force Base, Holophane, and Callander Cleaners. By1981, LICCO had outgrown the Church Street site. Ground was broken for the current LICCO workshop on Industrial Parkway. In early 1982, LICCO moved into the new facility.

In September of 1983, the LCBMR/DD received a grant from the Rehabilitation Services Commission to begin the Community Employment Program. This program provides assistance to individuals in finding and maintaining jobs in the community.
 
Today, LICCO and Community Employment Services work together to provide employment for people with developmental disabilities and quality goods and services to businesses in central Ohio.