Wallen, Sarah E
1299 FIRST STREET, FINDLAY, OH 45840Childery 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Silver. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Step Up to Quality Silver (2 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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). The single finding was not critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Crib and Playpen Requirements5180:2-13-20
During the inspection, it was determined that sheets, mattresses and/or mattress covers did not meet the rule requirement as noted in number 2 below: 1. At least one crib or playpen did not have a sheet. 2. At least one sheet was too large. 3. At least one sheet was too small. 4. At least one sheet was torn. 5. The mattress was not at least one and one-half inches thick. 6. The mattress was not firm. 7. There was space between the mattress and the sides and end panels of the crib or playpen which exceeded one and one-half inches. 8. The mattress cover was not waterproof. 9. The mattress cover was torn. 10. Other: [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule. 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