Montessori School of Wooster
1170 AKRON RD, WOOSTER, OH 44691Childery 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 4, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Required Background Checks5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/06/2026
- Individuals Used in Ratio5180-37:04
During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation to meet requirements. Education verification.
- 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.
- Space Heaters5180-37:06
During the inspection, it was observed that space heaters were in use without approval in writing by the building and/or fire official. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/06/2026
- Written Medication Policy Requirements5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined the following requirement was not met: ¢ — Child’s information, medication name, or dosage information was missing e — Medication was not in original container or the container from which it was dispensed 02/11/2026 Page 2 of 10 Chine Department of ~ Children & Youth e Medication was expired. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/06/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Food License5180-37:09
During the inspection, a valid food license was not obtained by the program when food is served to children. An exemption was on file but food was being served. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/06/2026
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