Star After-Hour Academy
1888 E HIGH AVE, NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663Childery 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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Ohio's licensing baseline. Ohio caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:14. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training. 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
- After School
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:7 14 Preschool 1:14 28
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 29, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Attendance Records5180-32-06
During the inspection, it was determined that the program did not maintain attendance records
- Annual Orientation Training Requirement5180-32:03
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the annual orientation training to review policies and procedures for the program within seven days of the first day of attendance.
- License and Written Compliance Report Posted5180-32:04
During the inspection, the program license was not posted in a conspicuous place.
- License and Written Compliance Report Posted5180-32:04
During the inspection, the most recent written compliance report was not posted in a conspicuous place. 11/05/2025 Page 2 of 7 Chine Department of ~ Children & Youth
- Communicable Disease Chart5180-32:08
During the inspection the Ohio Department of Health's 'communicable disease chart' was not posted in a conspicuous place for staff reference.
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