Garfield Elementary School
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Level 3. Structural quality reflects Ohio's state-funded pre-K program standards (stronger ratios, group sizes, and teacher requirements than the general licensing minimum), applied because this facility operates a state-funded pre-K classroom.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Step Up to Quality Level 3 (Max 5) 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
- 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). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 31, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Background Check Updates5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/30/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Preschool Special Education Law Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection, the preschool special education program did not meet requirements of section 3323.022 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-51-11 of the Administrative Code. Room 123 was identified as an integrated classroom type. This classroom had 6 children with disabilities enrolled and 1 typically developing child enrolled. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/30/2026
- Staff with Required Health and Safety Trainings5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR and First Aid from an approved provider. 04/27/2026 Page 2 of 10 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 5180-37:03 Nap/Rest-Time Requirements 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 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 Individuals used in ratio 5180-37:04 Annual in-service requirements Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant 04/27, /2026 Page 3 of 10 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth