Hilliard City School District Preschool
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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. 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. 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
- 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 (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 12, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Names and Telephone Numbers of Physician and Dentist5180-37-08
During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include the names and telephone numbers of physician and dentist in case of emergency.
- Cumulative Record Requirements5180-37-08
During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that the cumulative record of each child did not include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two persons to contact in an emergency.
- Substitute Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of a signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.
- Substitute Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.
- Annual In-service Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, in-service hours were not obtained during the school year as defined by rule from July first through June thirtieth. 04/20/2026 Page 2 of 11 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Orientation Training5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.
- 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.