Preschool at North High School
985 GORGE BLVD, AKRON, OH 44310Childery 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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 19, 202610 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- Background Check Updates5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, background checks were not updated every five years. Corrective Action Plan Due: 05/01/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- 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 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: 05/01/2026
- Staff Minimum Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file and available for review.
- Orientation Training5180-37:04
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 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.
- 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.
- Staff with Required Health and Safety Trainings5180-37:04
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.
- Licensed Staff In-service Requirement5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, preschool staff licensed by the department did not have evidence of ten in-service hours annually.
- Staff with Required Health and Safety Trainings5180-37:04
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.
- Safe and Sanitary Equipment and Materials5180-37:06
During the inspection, it was observed that furniture and equipment does not meet safety and sanitation requirements.
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