Blue Ash Elementary
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Level 3. Structural quality reflects Ohio's state-funded pre-K program standards (stronger ratios, group sizes, and teacher requirements than the general licensing minimum), applied because this facility operates a state-funded pre-K classroom.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Step Up to Quality Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Public School Pre-K
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesProgram Standard
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:7 14 Preschool 1:14 28 - Preschool standard from the Ohio licensed school-based preschool program; other ages show the OH licensing floor.
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credential
- Bachelor's Degree
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (25), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (16), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). None of the 51 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 29, 202551 Findings51 Important
- Parent Handbook5180-37:02
During the inspection, it was determined that each parent was not provided with a parent handbook that includes how to file a complaint.
- Parent Handbook5180-37:02
During the inspection, it was determined that each parent was not provided with a parent handbook that includes how to obtain copies of inspection reports.
- Developmentally Appropriate Program Planning5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not address selection and use of developmentally appropriate materials and equipment. 11/03/2025 Page 2 of 20 hiv Department of vali Children & Youth
- Developmentally Appropriate Program Planning5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not address developmentally appropriate materials and equipment.
- Developmentally Appropriate Program Planning5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not include developmentally appropriate program planning.
- Policies Address Children's Cumulative Records5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not address children's cumulative records.
- Organized School Health Services5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not include an organized program of school health services.
- Behavior Management/discipline Policy Requirements5180-37:07
During the inspection and review of program policies, the behavior management/discipline policy did not meet requirements of rule 3301-37-10.
- Communicable Disease Policy Requirements5180-37:07
During the inspection and review of program policies, the communicable disease policy did not meet requirements of rule 3301-37-11.
- Written Procedures for Incident and Injury Reporting5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that the program does not maintain a log of all injury/incident reports.
- Reporting Abuse Policy5180-37:10
During the inspection policy review; reporting abuse procedures were missing.
- Staff Responsibility for Discipline5180-37:10
During the inspection policy review, the requirement for a preschool staff member to be responsible for discipline was missing.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection and policy review, the behavior management/discipline policy did not include that the center's actual methods of discipline shall apply to all persons on the premises.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Discipline Policy Ensures Well Being of Individuals5180-37:10
During the inspection policy review, behavior management/discipline policies and procedures did not include ensuring the safety, physical, and emotional well-being of all individuals on the premises.
- Written Discipline Policy Requirements5180-37:10
During the inspection policy review, it was noted section 3319.46 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-35-15 of the Administrative Code requirements were missing.
- Written Discipline Policy Requirements 11/03/2025 Page 9 of 20 Hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth5180-37:10
During the inspection, the developmentally appropriate techniques were missing from policy.
- Written Discipline Policy Requirements5180-37:10
During the inspection, the written discipline policy describing the center's philosophy of discipline and the specific methods of discipline used at the center was not on available for review.
- Staff Receive Discipline Policy5180-37:10
During the inspection, evidence that staff received a copy of the discipline policy was not available.
- Discipline Policy/ Behavior Management Communication and Written Consent to Parent5180-37:10
During the inspection review, evidence that parents received a copy of the discipline policy was not available.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Training Staff5180-37:11
During the inspection, the program's written communication policy did not include policies for training all preschool staff in signs and symptoms of illness and in handwashing and disinfecting procedures.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Exposure to a Communicable Disease5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the procedures for notifying all parents of exposure to a diagnosed communicable disease was not included in the communicable disease policy.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Readmitting an Ill Child5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for readmitting an ill child was missing.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Ill Child Isolation Requirements 11/03/2025 Page 7 of 20 Hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement for the isolation space to be within sight and hearing of an adult at all times.
- Communicable Disease Policy: III Child Isolation Requirements5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease did not include the cot/mat crib requirements when used by an ill child.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Ill Child Isolation Requirements5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease did not include the requirement to discharge an ill child to a parent, guardian or other person as soon as possible.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Ill Child Isolation Requirements5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease did not include the requirement to observe a child showing symptoms of illness.
- Communicable Disease Policy: III Child Isolation Requirements5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement for the room or portion of a room used to isolate an ill child
- Communicable Disease Policy: Parent Notification of Illness5180-37:11
During the inspection policy review, notification of parents was missing from the precautions taken for an ill child in the communicable disease policy
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: difficult or rapid breathing.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge 11/03/2025 Page 10 of 20 Hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: Redness of the eye or eyelid, thick and purulent (pus) eye discharge, matted eyelashes, burning, itching or eye pain.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: Severe coughing, causing the child to become red or blue in the face or to make a whooping sound.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: A stiff neck with an elevated temperature.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: A child with a temperature of one hundred degrees Fahrenheit taken by the auxiliary method when in combination with other signs of illness shall be immediately isolated and discharged to his parent or guardian. 11/03/2025 Page 11 of 20 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: Untreated infected skin patch(es).
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: Evidence of untreated lice, scabies, or other parasitic infestation.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: Unusually dark urine and/or grey or white stool.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: Vomiting more than one time when accompanied by any other sign or symptom of illness.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: yellowish skin or eyes.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: Diarrhea (three or more abnormally loose stools within a twenty- four-hour period.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review it was determined the policy for communicable disease was missing isolation and discharge precautions.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge 11/03/2025 Page 13 of 20 Chine Department of ~ Children & Youth5180-37:11
During the inspection review, it was determined the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: Sore throat or difficulty swallowing.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the following requirement: A child with unusual spots or rashes; or an elevated temperature shall be immediately isolated from other children.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Mildly Ill Child5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the procedures regarding caring for a mildly ill child was not included in the communicable disease policy. 11/03/2025 Page 14 of 20 hiv Department of vali Children & Youth