Gifted Dragonflies Learning Center
1468 BARNES DRIVE E, COLUMBUS, OH 43229Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Information in OCLQS5180:2-13-02
During the inspection, it was determined the information in number 4 below was not up to date in the Ohio Child Care Licensing and Quality System: TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 1. Mailing Address; 2. Telephone Number; 3. Email Address; 4. Days and Hours of Operation; 5. Services Offered; 6. Name of Program, If applicable. 7. Private pay rates. Submit the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/06/2026
- Emergency Drills5180:2-13-16
During the inspection, it was determined that the required drills were not completed for item numbers 1-3 below: 1. Monthly fire drills 2. | Monthly weather emergency drills (March through September) 3. Emergency/lockdown drills in each quarter of the calendar year Submit the program’s corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 06/06/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified P Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Not Verified Closure [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 License Visible Not Verified re TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Change of Location Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Provider Medical Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Not Verified Requirements [Rule Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Building Requirements Not Verified for Type B Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Fire Safety for Type B Not Verified Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Heaters in a Type B Not Verified Home [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Staff Records Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Flammable and Not Verified Combustible Materials in a Type B Home [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities | Not Verified ee P Rule Status | Documenting Statement{s), If applicable 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Not Verified Procedures TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule —SCSCSCSCSSCSCSC~*di Status ——SCSCSCSCSCSCSCSS~*z*C cumin Statements), applicable 5180:2-13-07 Type B Provider - Foster | Not Verified Parent [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Whistle Blower Not Verified ee [Rue C—~—~C~—si Status = Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements | Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Not Verified Requirements [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-09 Background Checks Not Verified re [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Health Training Not Verified re [Rule C—C~CsCs‘~i Status SC Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Not Verified Development [Rule C—Ci‘CSCs*d Status S| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Indoor Space Not Verified re [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space Not Verified re [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Equipment Not Verified re [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Fall Zone Not Verified PO TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ee a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Carbon Monoxide Compliant Detectors - Type B Only | Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable ~~ —_ ee [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Toothbrushing Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and | Compliant equipment Pp Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field Not Verified and Routine Trips [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Smoke Free Not Verified re | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Not Verified for Field and Routine Trips [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Driver Requirements Not Verified re sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Inspections Not Verified re [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Requirements Not Verified re [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Compliant Enrollment Records [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Health Conditions Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Records Retention | Not Verified and Confidentiality [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and Not Verified General Emergency Plan [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Compliant Precautions [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Communicable Diseases | Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Incident/Injury Not Verified ee [Rule sd Status | (Doocumenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Not Verified Preparedness and Response Plan [Rule Cid Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae —e a | Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Compliant Equipment [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable — a [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Attendance Compliant re PRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable —e ™ ee [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 School Age Supervision | Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Child Guidance Compliant re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Compliant Requirements [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Compliant Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Compliant Care [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Compliant and Hygiene TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks Not Verified re [Rue Sd Status, | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Food Handling Not Verified ee [Rule C—CSC—si Status S| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a ™ ee [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care Compliant re [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Compliant Preparation [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable oo = ee [Rule C—C~—~Cs*si Status = Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Swimming Sites Not Verified re [Rule Csi Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 On-site Pools Not Verified re [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Not Verified Swimming [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Not Verified Requirements TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth
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