Springs East School-Building 1
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 (8) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 14, 202612 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- A Child Was Left Unattended Inside or Outside the Facility5180-37:02
It was observed or reported that a child was left unattended inside or outside the facility. Corrective Action Plan Due:01/28/2026
- Falsified Information Was Submitted to the Department5180-37-02
S - Falsified information was submitted to the department 02/19/2026 Page 1 of 11 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth Corrective Action Plan Due:01/28/2026
- Program Used a Prohibited Disciplinary Technique5180-37:02
It was observed or reported that the program used a prohibited disciplinary technique. Corrective Action Plan Due:01/28/2026 Moderate Risk Non-Compliances
- Staff/child Ratio Maintained at All Times5180-37:04
During the inspection, sufficient individuals were not physically present with children to meet staff/child ratio. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/22/2026
- Montessori Maximum Group Size5180-37:04
During the inspection, an accredited Montessori program with mixed preschool and kindergarten children exceeded the maximum group size of twenty-four children. 02/19/2026 Page 2 of 11 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth During the inspection, the maximum group size per staff member exceeded requirements for the youngest child in a mixed age group class. During the inspection, a preschool and school age group that was combined at the beginning of the day or the end of the day exceeded twelve children. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/22/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- 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. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/22/2026
- 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. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/22/2026
- 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. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/22/2026
- 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. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/22/2026
- 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. 02/19/2026 Page 4of 11 Chine Department of ~ Children & Youth Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/22/2026
- Annual Fire Inspection5180-37:05
During the inspection, documentation of a current fire inspection was not on file. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/22/2026
- Children Observed for Communicable Disease Upon5180-37:11
During the inspection, a person trained to recognize the common signs of communicable disease or other illness did not observe each child daily as they entered a group. 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. Corrective Action Plan Due: 02/22/2026