Fostoria Elementary School
1202 H L FORD DR, FOSTORIA, OH 44830Childery 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
Feb 2, 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: 03/04/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Individuals Used in Ratio5180-37:04
During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements.
- Staff Medical Statement5180-37:04
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. 02/20/2026 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 5180-37:04 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 Substitute requirements 5180-37:04 Annual in-service requirements 5180-37:04 Staff minimum requirements 5180-37:04 Orientation training Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Not Verified Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant 02/20, /2026 Page 3 of 9 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth
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