Welsh Hills School
2610 NEWARK GRANVILLE RD, GRANVILLE, OH 43023Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 17, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 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. Corrective Action Plan Due: 01/16/2026 Low Risk Non-Compliances
- 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.
- Orientation Training5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, individuals used in ratio did not have documentation of the required orientation training prescribed by the department completed within thirty days of the start date.
- Licensed Staff In-service Requirement 03/30/2026 Page 2 of 10 Chine Department of ~ Children & Youth5180-37:04
During the inspection and review of staff files, preschool staff licensed by the department did not have evidence of ten in-service hours annually.
- Center Cleaning and Sanitizing5180-37:05
During the inspection, it was observed that the toilets were not flushed and a plunger was accessible to children. Restrooms should be cleaned daily and kept in a sanitary condition at all times.
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