Buckeye Valley Family Ymca
1425 NEWARK ROAD, ZANESVILLE, OH 43701Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.Not Available
- 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Ohio's licensing baseline. Ohio caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:14. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Summer Camp
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:7 14 Preschool 1:14 28
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 23, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Administrator Requirements5101:2-18-05
In the review of staff records, it was determined that junior counselor observations were not conducted. Corrective Action Plan Due: 08/22/2025
- Administrator Requirements5101:2-18-05
In the review of staff records, it was determined that a child day camp administrator did not create a profile within the OPR by the first day of employment. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 08/22/2025
- Staff Requirements5101:2-18-06
"During the inspection, it was determined that orientation requirements were not met based on the requirements in number(s) 1-2 below: 1. All child day camp staff members including administratorsdid not complete an online pre-camp orientation prescribed by ODJFS within thirty days of starting employment. 2. Completion of training was not documented with verification from the OPR. 3. A child day camp staff members had sole care of the children before the pre-camp orientation was completed. 4. A staff member(s) employed prior to the effective date of the rule did not complete training by July 1, 2018. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule." Corrective Action Plan Due: 08/22/2025 Page 3 of 5 Gg ier Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Professional Development Code:5101:2-18-08
Based upon the investigation, the alleged rule violation was unable to be determined due to not all staff meeting the required Professional Development hours.
- Professional Development5101:2-18-08
"During the inspection, it was determined that the camp did not meet training requirements in the number(s) 1-3 below: 1. Each child care staff member was not currently trained in first aid within thirty days of hire. 2. Each staff member was not currently trained in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate for school-age children within thirty days of hire. 3. At least one staff member in each building or on grounds who can easily be contacted by any child or staff member during all hours of operation was not currently trained in management of communicable disease. 4. Each child care staff member was not current in the Ohio department of job and family services (ODJFS) one- hour child abuse overview. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule." Corrective Action Plan Due: 08/22/2025
- Supervision & Ratio5101:2-18-09
During the inspection, it was determined that children were not checked in upon arrival and out of the program when leaving. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a QC Page 4of 5
- Emergency, Disaster, and Health-related Plans5101:2-18-10
"During the inspection, it was determined that the emergency and disaster plan did not include details for the number(s) 9 below. 1. Shelter in place or evacuation, how the approved child day camp will care for and account for the children until they can be reunited with the parent. 2. Assisting children with special needs and/or health conditions. 3. Reunification with parents including contact information, procedures for notifying and communicatings, and communication during loss of phone or internet services, 4. Emergency contact information for the parents and the approved child day camp. 5. Procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of the children if evacuated. Page 2 of 5 Gg ier Department of ~ Children & Youth 6. Procedures for communicating with parents during loss of communication, including loss of phone service or internet availability. 7. The location of supplies and procedures for gathering necessary supplies for children if required to shelter in place. 8. What to do if a disaster occurs during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip. 9. Training of staff or reassignment of staff duties as appropriate. 10. Updating the plan on a yearly basis. 11. Contact with local emergency management officials. Correct the violation and submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule." Corrective Action Plan Due: 08/22/2025
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