James A. Garfield Elementary School
1170 BROOKSIDE RD, MARION, OH 43302Childery 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
- After School
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Medication Administration (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 16, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Medication Administration Training5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, documentation of medication administration training was not verified for individuals administering medication. Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Individual Used in Ratio5180-32:03
During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements.
- Licensing Orientation Training5180-32:03
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. 01/20/2026 Page 2 of 8 Chine Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Staff Medical Statement5180-32:03
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.
- Staff with Required Health and Safety Training5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current course on the recognition of common signs of communicable disease from an approved provider.
- Staff with Required Health and Safety Training5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current course on the recognition and prevention of child abuse from an approved provider. 01/20/2026 Page 3 of 8 hiv Department of vali Children & Youth
- License and Written Compliance Report Posted5180-32:04
During the inspection, the most recent written compliance report was not posted in a conspicuous place.
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