Rockwern Academy
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 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. 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
- 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 (14), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 21 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 15, 202621 Findings21 Important
- Substitute Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, substitutes did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.
- Individuals Used in Ratio5180-37:04
During the inspection and a review of staff files, individuals used in ratio or who were assigned a schedule, did not have documentation to meet requirements.
- Annual In-service Requirements5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, in-service hours were not obtained during the school year as defined by rule from July first through June thirtieth.
- 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. 04/21/2026 Page 3 of 13 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth
- 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.
- Non-guilty Non-conviction Statement5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have a non-guilty non- conviction statement signed annually.
- 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.
- 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. 04/21/2026 Page 4 of 13 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth
- 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.
- Staff with Required Health and Safety Trainings5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, at least one person onsite, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., did not have a current course on the recognition of common signs of communicable disease 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Emergency Numbers Posting5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that emergency numbers were not posted by each telephone.
- Emergency Procedure Postings and Records5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that procedures for emergency evacuation situations were not posted in each room used by children.
- Medical and Dental Emergency Procedure Posting5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that medical and dental emergency procedures were not posted in each preschool classroom and by each telephone. 04/21/2026 Page 2 of 13 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Written Medication Policy Requirements5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was observed that medication was not stored in a designated locked storage place and/or placed within the reach of the children.
- Child Medical Statement5180-37:08
During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that the medical statements were not updated every thirteen months from the date of examination
- 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.
- 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 younger than three within 30 days of admission and/or the examination did not occur within six months prior to the date of admission.