Cardington-Lincoln Middle School
349 CHESTERVILLE AVE, CARDINGTON, OH 43315Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 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
- After School
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 18, 202614 Findings14 Important
- Required Background Checks5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements.
- Required Background Checks5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years. Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Staff Minimum Requirements5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.
- Licensing Orientation Training5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.
- In-service Hour Requirement5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, part time preschool staff did not have in-service hours based on the percentage of time in their assignment.
- Staff Medical Statement5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.
- Staff with Required Health and Safety Training 04/01/2026 Page 3 of 10 Hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.
- Staff with Required Health and Safety Training5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current course on the recognition and prevention of child abuse from an approved provider.
- Staff with Required Health and Safety Training5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in first aid from an approved provider.
- Maintaining Ohio Professional Registry Profile5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have a current profile in the Ohio professional registry.
- Individual Child Registration5180-32:06
During the inspection and review of children's files, it was determined that the registration of each child did not include the name and telephone number of the child's physician, dentist, or other health care providers.
- Individual Child Registration5180-32:06
During the inspection and review of children's files, it was determined that all required registration information was not on file and updated at least annually.
- Individual Child Registration5180-32:06
During the inspection and review of children's files, it was determined that the registration of each child did not include the telephone numbers of three authorized person(s) to take the child from the program in an event of an emergency. 04/01/2026 Page 5 of 10 hiv Department of vali Children & Youth
- Emergency Procedures5180-32:10
During the inspection, emergency procedures were not available.
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