Douglas, Karen
15700 MCAFEE RD, ATHENS, OH 45701Childery 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'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.
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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). The single finding was not critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Equipment5180:2-13-11
During the inspection, it was determined that outdoor play equipment was unsafe as noted in the number 6 and 8 below: 1. There was rust exposed. 2. There was protruding bolts. 3. There were cracks. 4. There were holes. 5. There was splintering wood. 6. There were sharp edges or points. 7. There were lead hazards. 8. There were toxic substances. 9. There were tripping hazards. 10. The sandbox was not covered when the program was closed or during non-daylight hours. 11. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not developmentally appropriate. 12. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was placed in the main traffic pattern. 13. Outdoor play equipment, [ ], was positioned too closely together, posing a risk of injury if a child were to fall from one piece of equipment into another. 14. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was not securely anchored but did not present a risk of imminent danger of the structure collapsing when children are using the equipment 15. Outdoor equipment, [ ], was 30 inches or more from the ground and did not have a protective barrier that would prevent a child from falling off this piece of equipment. 16. The manufacturer's guidelines for assembly and installation were not followed for the [ ]. 17. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/08/2026
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