St Bernard-Elmwood Place Elementary School
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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Level 3. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Step Up to Quality Level 3 (Max 5) 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
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (13), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (8), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6). None of the 31 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 9, 202531 Findings31 Important
- Child Medical Signed by Licensed Physician5180-37-08
During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include a medical signed by a licensed physician.
- Written Compliance Report Posted5180-37:02
During the inspection it was observed the most recent written compliance report was not posted.
- 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 that meet the requirements. Corrective Action Plan Due: 01/14/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- 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.
- 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. 01/12/2026 Page 2 of 15 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth
- 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 Medical Statement5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used to count in ratio did not have evidence of a complete signed medical statement on or before the first day of employment.
- 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.
- Behavior Management/discipline Policy Requirements5180-37:07
During the inspection and review of program policies, the behavior management/discipline policy did not meet requirements of rule 3301-37-10.
- Communicable Disease Policy Requirements5180-37:07
During the inspection and review of program policies, the communicable disease policy did not meet requirements of rule 3301-37-11.
- Written Procedures for Incident and Injury Reporting5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require providing written notification to parents when a child is injured or when a serious health/safety incident occurs. 01/12/2026 Page 8 of 15 Chine Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy. 01/12/2026 Page 4 of 15 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Reporting Abuse Policy5180-37:10
During the inspection policy review; reporting abuse procedures were missing.
- Discipline Restrictions5180-37:10
During the inspection review, discipline restrictions were missing from the policy.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Ill Child Isolation Requirements5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease did not include the requirement to observe a child showing symptoms of illness.
- Communicable Disease Policy: III Child Isolation Requirements5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement for the room or portion of a room used to isolate an ill child
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge 01/12/2026 Page 5 of 15 Hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: difficult or rapid breathing.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: Redness of the eye or eyelid, thick and purulent (pus) eye discharge, matted eyelashes, burning, itching or eye pain.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: Severe coughing, causing the child to become red or blue in the face or to make a whooping sound.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: A stiff neck with an elevated temperature. 01/12/2026 Page 6 of 15 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: Untreated infected skin patch(es).
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: Evidence of untreated lice, scabies, or other parasitic infestation.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: Unusually dark urine and/or grey or white stool.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the policy for communicable disease was missing the requirement to isolate and discharge a child with the following symptom: yellowish skin or eyes. 01/12/2026 Page 7 of 15 hiv Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Communicable Disease Policy: Symptoms of Illness for Isolation and Discharge5180-37:11
During the inspection review it was determined the policy for communicable disease was missing isolation and discharge precautions.
- Communicable Disease Policy: Exposure to a Communicable Disease5180-37:11
During the inspection review, the procedures for notifying all parents of exposure to a diagnosed communicable disease was not included in the communicable disease policy.