Norwood School
899 NORWOOD DR, WEST JEFFERSON, OH 43162Childery 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Silver. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Step Up to Quality Silver (2 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
- 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 (7) and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 6, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Required Background Checks5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have evidence of criminal background checks to meet the requirements for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) when serving children under publicly funded child care or head start programs. Corrective Action Plan Due: 11/06/2025 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- In-service Hour Requirement5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, part time preschool staff did not have in-service hours based on the percentage of time in their assignment.
- Staff with Required Health and Safety Training 11/05/2025 Page 2 of 9 Hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite does not have a current age appropriate course in CPR from an approved provider.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 age appropriate course in first aid 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 of common signs of communicable disease from an approved provider.
- Menu Requirements5180-32:07
During the inspection, it was observed that menus were not posted in a conspicuous place where they can be reviewed by parents.
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