Salem Elementary School
1040 GARVEY RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43229Childery 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 19, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Names and Telephone Numbers of Physician and Dentist5180-37-08
During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include the names and telephone numbers of physician and dentist in case of emergency.
- Cumulative Record Requirements5180-37-08
During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the cumulative record of each child did not include parent authorization for transportation related to the program.
- Cumulative Record Requirements5180-37-08
During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that the cumulative record of each child did not include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two persons to contact in an emergency.
- Protective Mats5180-37:06
During the inspection, it was observed that protective mats not placed under climbers. (No Mats under swing in SNP. Corrective Action Plan Due: 03/21/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- Parent Roster Permission5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that staff members did not secure a signed statement from parent indicating desire to be included in the roster.
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