Tcesc Preschool Lakeview Elementary School
640 WAKEFIELD DR., CORTLAND, OH 44410Childery 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 13, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplies5180-37:06
During the inspection, it was observed that cleaning and sanitizing supplies stored in a space that is accessible to children. Clorox wipes on teacher desk. Corrective Action Plan Due: 04/15/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- 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. 03/25/2026 Page 2 of 9 Chine Department of vali Children & Youth po
- Safe and Sanitary Equipment and Materials5180-37:06
During the inspection, it was observed that furniture and equipment does not meet safety and sanitation requirements. Tables were not cleaned and sanitized prior to serving snack.
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