Lakeland Academy Community School
101 E MAIN ST, FREEPORT, OH 43973Childery 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 licensed school-based preschool program standards, 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
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 17, 20259 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplies5180-37:06
During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children. Floor cleaner observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the eating area. Corrective Action Plan Due: 10/17/2025 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- OCLQS Not Maintained5180-37:02
Programming information was not updated in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System. The programs 2025-2026 days of operation are Monday-Thursday. This is not reflected in OCLQS. Corrective Action Plan Due: 10/17/2025
- Written Compliance Report Posted5180-37:02
During the inspection it was observed the most recent written compliance report was not posted. Corrective Action Plan Due: 10/17/2025 09/22/2025 Page 2 of 11 hiv Department of vali Children & Youth
- Written Curriculum Adopted and Aligned5180-37:03
During the inspection, it was determined that a written curriculum aligned to the early learning and development standards was not available. Corrective Action Plan Due: 10/17/2025
- Written Philosophy and Goals5180-37:03
L - Written philosophy and goals not available in the Program policies. The section stating philosophy and goals was blank. Corrective Action Plan Due: 10/17/2025
- 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. Corrective Action Plan Due: 10/17/2025
- Non-guilty Non-conviction Statement5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have a non-guilty non- conviction statement signed annually. Corrective Action Plan Due: 10/17/2025
- 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 course on the recognition and prevention of child abuse from an approved provider. Corrective Action Plan Due: 10/17/2025
- Medical and Dental Emergency Procedure Posting5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting medical and dental emergency procedures in each preschool classroom and by each telephone. Corrective Action Plan Due: 10/17/2025