Findlay Ymca Early Learning Center
300 A EAST LINCOLN ST, FINDLAY, OH 45840Childery 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Silver. 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 Silver (2 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in Ohio Preschool Program (Early Childhood Education Grant), a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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
1 Inspection Visit Since 2026 · 8 Findings
Most recent: Jan 28, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
8 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Medication Administration (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 28, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Child Care Staff Member Educational Requirements Chix Department of ~ Children & Youth5180:2-12-08
- Health Training Requirements5180:2-12-10
- Medical/Physical Care Plans5180:2-12-15
- Child Medical and Enrollment Records5180:2-12-15
- Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan5180:2-12-16
- Infant Bottle and Food Preparation5180:2-12-23
- Medication Administration5180:2-12-25
- Medication Administration5180:2-12-25
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