Discovery Center
1973 STATE ROUTE 47 W, BELLEFONTAINE, OH 43311Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Gold. Structural quality reflects Ohio licensed school-based preschool program standards, applied because this facility operates a state-funded pre-K classroom.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Step Up to Quality Gold (3 out of Max 3) 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
- Cost
- Free — Ohio licensed school-based preschool
- Public school pre-K programs are state-funded and free to families.
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 16, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Required Background Checks5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/17/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Substitute Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.
- Substitute Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date. 04/20/2026 Page 2 of 9 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth Rule Rule Rule Rule: Rule: Rule Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule Rule: Rule: Rule Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule: : 5180-37:03 Written philosophy and goals : 5180-37:02 Parent handbook : 5180-37:03 Developmental progress and parent teacher conferences 5180-37:03 Written curriculum adopted and aligned 5180-37:02 Written compliance report posted : 5180-37:04 Program operation 5180-37:04 Staff Non-Discrimination 5180-37:03 Daily Schedule 5180-37:04 Director onsite fifty percent of operating hours 5180-37:04 Staff supervision : 5180-37:04 Director qualifications 5180-37:04 Director responsibilities 5180-37:04 Administrator rules training : 5180-37:04 Lead teacher assigned 5180-37:04 Public preschool general education teacher requirements 5180-37:04 Special education teacher requirements 5180-37:04 Individuals used in ratio 5180-37:04 Annual in-service requirements 5180-37:04 Staff minimum requirements Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant 04/20, /2026 Page 3 of 9 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth
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