Polk, Mattie
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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. 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. 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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 2, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Background Checks5180:2-13-09
In review of the staff records, it was determined that background checks did not meet the requirements of the rule for the person(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart as noted in numbers 1 and 2 below: 1. The request for a background check for child care was not submitted in the OPR. 2. The fingerprints were not submitted electronically according to the process established by BCI. 3. The individual(s) had engaged in assigned duties or were near children and preliminary approval from ODJFS was not on file. 4. Background checks were not updated every five years. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a copy of the JFS 01176, or a copy of the preliminary approval or a statement that the individual(s) are no longer engaged in assigned duties and are not near children until the preliminary approval has been received, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 07/02/2026 sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Health Training5180:2-13-10
In review of records, it was determined the provider did not have current valid documentation for trainings listed in numbers 1 and 4 below: 1. First Aid - expired training 2. First Aid - did not have verification of the completion of First Aid training 3. First Aid - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 4. CPR - expired training 5. CPR - had not taken CPR training 6. CPR - did not have verification of the completion of CPR training 7. CPR - training taken did not include all age groups and developmental levels of all children in care 8. CPR - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 9. CPR- audiovisual or electronic media training taken did not include an in-person component of the training 10. Communicable Disease - expired training 11. Communicable Disease - had not taken CD training 12. Communicable Disease - did not have verification of the completion of CD training 13. Communicable Disease - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule 14. Child Abuse - expired training 15. Child Abuse - had not taken Child Abuse training 16. Child Abuse - documentation did not demonstrate the person who provided the training met the trainer qualifications as stated in the rule Correct the violation and submit the documentation of current certification with the program's corrective action plan to verify compliance with the requirement of the rule. Corrective Action Plan Due: 07/02/2026 Rules In-Compliance/Not Verified sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Voluntary Temporary Not Verified Closure [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 License Visible Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Change of Location Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Information in OCLQS —_| Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-02 Provider Medical Not Verified ee [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-03 Inspection Not Verified Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Building Requirements Not Verified for Type B Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Fire Safety for Type B Not Verified Homes [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-04 Heaters in a Type B Not Verified Home [Rule sd Status | (Doocumenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Staff Records Not Verified re [Rule Cid Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13-04 Flammable and Not Verified Combustible Materials in a Type B Home [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Provider Responsibilities | Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13 Written Policies and Not Verified Procedures pRule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-07 Type B Provider - Foster | Not Verified Parent [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Whistle Blower Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Employee Requirements | Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-08 Child Care Staff Not Verified Requirements [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-10 Professional Not Verified Development [Rule Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Indoor Space Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statements), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Space Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Outdoor Equipment Not Verified Po TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-11 Fall Zone Not Verified re [Rue sd Status, | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Equipment Not Verified re [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Safe Environment Not Verified ee [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-12 Carbon Monoxide Not Verified Detectors - Type B Only [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable a a ee [Rue Cid Status =| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Handwashing Not Verified ee [Rule i Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Toothbrushing Not Verified ee [Rule —Ci‘CSC‘*d Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Clean environment and_ | Not Verified equipment [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Requirements for Field Not Verified and Routine Trips [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-13 Smoke Free Not Verified re sa i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Ratio and Supervision Not Verified for Field and Routine Trips [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Driver Requirements Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Inspections Not Verified re [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-14 Vehicle Requirements Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Medical and Not Verified Enrollment Records [Rule sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-15 Health Conditions Not Verified re [Rule =i Status —_—*Y curnntng Statement(9), applicable 5180:2-13-15 Child Records Retention | Not Verified and Confidentiality [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Medical, Dental, and Not Verified General Emergency Plan [Rule Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Drills Not Verified ee [Rule sd Status | Doocumenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 First Aid Kit/Standard Not Verified Precautions [Rule Cid Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae 5180:2-13-16 Communicable Diseases | Not Verified re [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Incident/Injury Not Verified re [Rue CSCSCSC*d Status =| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-16 Emergency Not Verified Preparedness and Response Plan [Rue CCSC*i=i Status = Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Programming Not Verified re [Rule CSCSCSC*d Status = Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-17 Materials and Not Verified Equipment [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Group Size and Ratios _| Not Verified re [Rue sd Status, | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-18 Attendance Not Verified re [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Supervision Not Verified ee [Rule CSC*d Starts =| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 School Age Supervision | Not Verified ee [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-19 Child Guidance Not Verified re [Rue sd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-20 Sleep and Nap Not Verified Requirements TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae a [Rule Status Documenting Statements), applicable 5180:2-13-20 Crib and Playpen Not Verified Requirements [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Evening and Overnight Not Verified Care [Rule C—CSC—si Status S| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-21 Sanitary Environment Not Verified and Hygiene [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Meals and Snacks Not Verified re [Rue Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Food Handling Not Verified re [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-22 Fluid Milk Not Verified ee [Rue CCSC~CSC*i Status = Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Daily Care Not Verified re [Rule Csi Status Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Infant Bottle and Food Not Verified Preparation [Rue i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-23 Diapering Not Verified re [Rue Cd Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Swimming Sites Not Verified re TG i Department of ~ Children & Youth ae [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 On-site Pools Not Verified re [Rule i Status | Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-24 Parent Permission for Not Verified Swimming [Rule CSCSCid Status =| Documenting Statement(s), If applicable 5180:2-13-25 Medication Not Verified Requirements