Northwest Elementary School
4738 HENLEY DEEMER RD, MC DERMOTT, OH 45652Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Gold. Structural quality reflects Ohio licensed school-based preschool program standards, applied because this facility operates a state-funded pre-K classroom.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Step Up to Quality Gold (3 out of Max 3) 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
- 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 Children's Records & Files (1) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Immunization Records5180-37-08
During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include immunization records.
- Child Medical Statement5180-37:08
During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that a medical was not provided for a child three years old or older within 30 days of admission and/or the examination did not occur within twelve months prior to the date of admission. 11/20/2025 Page 2 of 9 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth Rule Rule Rule Rule: Rule: Rule Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule Rule: Rule: Rule Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule: : 5180-37:03 Written philosophy and goals : 5180-37:02 Parent handbook : 5180-37:03 Developmental progress and parent teacher conferences 5180-37:03 Written curriculum adopted and aligned 5180-37:02 Written compliance report posted : 5180-37:04 Program operation 5180-37:04 Staff Non-Discrimination 5180-37:03 Daily Schedule 5180-37:03 Nap/Rest-Time Requirements 5180-37:04 Director onsite fifty percent of operating hours : 5180-37:04 Staff supervision 5180-37:04 Director qualifications 5180-37:04 Director responsibilities : 5180-37:04 Administrator rules training 5180-37:04 Lead teacher assigned 5180-37:04 Public preschool general education teacher requirements 5180-37:04 Substitute requirements 5180-37:04 Individuals used in ratio 5180-37:04 Annual in-service requirements Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant 11/20, /2025 Page 3 of 9 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth Rule Rule Rule Rule: Rule: Rule Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule : 5180-37:04 Staff minimum requirements : 5180-37:04 Orientation training : 5180-37:04 Non-guilty non-conviction statement 5180-37:04 Required background checks 5180-37:04 Staff Medical statement : 5180-37:04 Staff with required health and safety trainings 5180-37:04 Background check updates 5180-37:04 Second adult requirements 5180-37:04 Staff/child ratio maintained at all times 5180-37:04 Licensed staff in-service requirement : 5180-37:04 Ratio and Group size: General education or co-taught classroom Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule: 5180-37:04 Nap/rest time ratio requirements 5180-37:04 Preschool special education law requirements 5180-37:04 Part-time staff in-service requirement : 5180-37:04 Mixed age group size 5180-37:04 Approved trainer requirements 5180-37:05 Outdoor play space 5180-37:05 Center cleaning and sanitizing 5180-37:05 Phone available Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant 11/20, /2025 Page 4 of 9 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth Rule Rule: Rule: Rule Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule Rule: Rule: Rule Rule: Rule: Rule: Rule : 5180-37:05 Safe play space available 5180-37:05 Play space free of hazards 5180-37:05 Exclusive use of preschool space : 5180-37:06 Safe and sanitary equipment and materials 5180-37:05 Square footage and maximum capacity 5180-37:05 Annual fire inspection 5180-37:05 Children supervised during travel times 5180-37:05 Public access areas 5180-37:05 Ratio maintained at all times 5180-37:05 Electrical outlets 5180-37:05 Smoking prohibited : 5180-37:06 Adequate first-aid supplies 5180-37:06 Materials selected independently 5180-37:06 Cleaning and sanitizing supplies : 5180-37:05 Indoor space minimum requirements 5180-37:06 Safe handling, storage, and disposal of bio-contaminants 5180-37:06 Cot or Mat requirements 5180-37:06 Protective Mats : 5108-37:06 Furniture and equipment Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant 11/20, /2025 Page 5 of 9 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth
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