East Elementary School
4265 N STATE ROUTE 376 NW, MC CONNELSVILLE, OH 43756Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 5, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- A Child Was Left Unattended Inside or Outside the Facility 01/08/2026 Page 1 of 10 Hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth5180-37:02
It was observed or reported that a child was left unattended inside or outside the facility. Preschool children were observed walking to and using the restroom down the hallway unattended. Corrective Action Plan Due:12/10/2025 Moderate Risk Non-Compliances No Moderate Risk Non-Compliances were observed during this inspection Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Substitute Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review. Corrective Action Plan Due: 01/04/2026
- Substitute Requirements 01/08/2026 Page 2 of 10 Chine Department of ~ Children & Youth5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence on file of an appropriate license. Corrective Action Plan Due: 01/04/2026
- Annual Fire Inspection5180-37:05
During the inspection, documentation of a current fire inspection was not on file. Corrective Action Plan Due: 01/04/2026
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