Winterset Elementary School
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Step Up to Quality rating of Level 3. Structural quality reflects Ohio's state-funded pre-K program standards (stronger ratios, group sizes, and teacher requirements than the general licensing minimum), applied because this facility operates a state-funded pre-K classroom.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Step Up to Quality Level 3 (Max 5) 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
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 12, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Names and Telephone Numbers of Physician and Dentist5180-37-08
During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the health record of each child did not include the names and telephone numbers of physician and dentist in case of emergency.
- Cumulative Record Requirements5180-37-08
During the inspection, and a review of children(s) files, it was determined that the cumulative record of each child did not include parent authorization for transportation related to the program.
- Cumulative Record Requirements5180-37-08
During the inspection, and a review of children's files, it was determined that the cumulative record of each child did not include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two persons to contact in an emergency. PEE
- Electrical Fans5180-37:06
During the inspection, it was observed that electrical fans did not have protective coverings; and/or easily tipped over; and/or placed so that they are not hazardous to children. (Tall fan on filing cabinet, easily tipped over and can fall on child.) Corrective Action Plan Due: 12/12/2025 Low Risk Non-Compliances