Beacon School

Licensed School-Based Preschool
· Athens, Ohio

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About Beacon School

Beacon School is a licensed school-based preschool located in Athens, Athens County, Ohio.
This program holds a Gold Step Up to Quality rating from the state of Ohio.
Licensed since September 2011, Beacon School has served the community for over 14 years, with 5 other licensed providers within 10 miles, including 2 with a similar program profile.

Location

801 W Union St

Athens, OH 45701

Athens County

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Contact

test@oclqs.org

Program Details

Program Type: Licensed School-Based Preschool
Program Number: 1000018963
Initial License Date: 2011-09-24
License Expiration: —

Common Questions About Beacon School

Helpful answers for families researching this provider.

What does Beacon School's SUTQ rating of "Gold" mean?

Ohio's Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) program rates licensed child care providers on a 1–3 star scale. Beacon School holds a Gold rating, meaning they meet Ohio's highest quality standards — the top tier for staff credentials, curriculum, and family engagement. Ratings are verified by Ohio CCIDS. Learn more about SUTQ ratings.

Is Beacon School currently licensed in Ohio?

Beacon School is a licensed Ohio child care provider, licensed since 2011-09-24. Ohio licensing is administered by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. You can confirm current license status and view compliance history at childcaresearch.ohio.gov.

Does Beacon School accept PFCC child care assistance?

Beacon School is not currently listed as a PFCC provider in our data. If your family needs child care assistance, you can search for PFCC-accepting providers in Athens on our Athens listings page, or contact your county Job and Family Services office for a current provider list.

What should I ask when I call Beacon School?

Before enrolling, cover these during your call or tour:

Do you have current openings for my child's age group?
What are your hours and which holidays are you closed?
What is the caregiver-to-child ratio for my child's age?
What experience and certifications do your caregivers hold?
How do you handle illness, medication, and emergencies?
What does a typical day look like for my child's age?
What are all fees — registration, supply, and late pickup?
Do you accept PFCC, Child Care Choice, or other subsidies?

See the full age-specific checklist at our FAQ page, adapted from the Child Care Aware of America Short Notice Checklist.

How up-to-date is the information shown for Beacon School?

This profile is sourced from the Ohio CCIDS public licensing database, updated periodically by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. PFCC status, SUTQ ratings, administrator names, and contact details may change between updates. Always confirm details directly with the provider and verify the current license status at childcaresearch.ohio.gov.

More questions? Visit our full FAQ page.