Alphabet Tree Lower Burrell
158 ALDER ST, NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 1 (Max 4) 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2026-02-173270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-02-17 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2026-02-17 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-02-17 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-02-17 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-02-17 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-02-17 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-02-17 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2026-02-17 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2026-02-17 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-02-17 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2026-02-17 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2026-02-17 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2026-02-17 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-02-053270.14/3270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-02-05 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-02-05 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-02-05 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-02-05 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-02-05 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-02-05 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2025-02-05 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-02-05 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-02-05 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-02-05 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-02-05 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-02-05 | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) | Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test; 2025-02-05 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) | Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems; 2025-02-05 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2025-02-05 | 3270.61(h) | Exceeding Capacity; 2025-02-05 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-02-05 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan
Feb 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-02-093270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-02-09 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-02-09 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2024-02-09 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-02-09 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-02-09 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-02-09 | 3270.105 | High Chairs; 2024-02-09 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-02-09 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-02-09 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-02-09 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-02-09 | 3270.131(a)(2) | Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 month; 2024-02-09 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-02-09 | 3270.161(c) | Food served discarded; 2024-02-09 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-02-09 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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