The Wellington School
3650 REED RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43220Childery 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 licensed school-based preschool program standards, 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
- 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), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 19, 20264 Findings4 Important
- 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: 04/18/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- 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 by a licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or a certified nurse practitioner. In addition, at least one medical did not have a date of exam listed. POE
- Emergency Numbers Posting5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting emergency numbers by each telephone.
- Medical and Dental Emergency Procedure Posting5180-37:07
During the inspection, it was determined that policies did not require posting medical and dental emergency procedures in each preschool classroom and by each telephone.
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