Northtowne Elementary School
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.3 / 5
- 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. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Level 3. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Step Up to Quality Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- 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 (6) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 9, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Substitute Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence of criminal background checks that meet the requirements. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/11/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Substitute Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/11/2026
- Substitute Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have evidence on file of an appropriate license. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/11/2026
- 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. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/11/2026
- Substitute Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, a substitute did not have a non-guilty non-conviction statement signed annually. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/11/2026
- Staff Medical Statement5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, a staff member who meets specific criteria to complete a tuberculosis test did not have the documentation on file. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/11/2026
- Annual Fire Inspection5180-37:05
During the inspection, documentation of a current fire inspection was not on file. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/11/2026