Amelias Daycare
271 N BAKER RD, WAYMART, PA 18472Childery 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 71% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 2025). 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2025-09-233280.31(e)(4)(i)
3280.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-09-23 | 3280.106 | Refrigerator; 2025-09-23 | 3280.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-09-23 | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2025-09-23 | 3280.26(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-09-093280.14/3280.20
3280.26(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-09-09 | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-09-09 | 3280.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-09-09 | 3280.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-09-09 | 3280.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-09-09 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-09-09 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-09-09 | 3280.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2024-09-09 | 3280.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-09-09 | 3280.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-09-09 | 3280.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-09-09 | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi
Aug 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-08-083280.14/3280.20
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Dec 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Levels; 2023-12-083280.52(b)
3280.52(b) | Similar age levels; 2023-12-08 | 3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2023-12-08 | 3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2023-12-08 | 3280.113(e) | Restraints prohibited; 2023-12-08 | 3280.182(7) | Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original repor
Sep 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Plan; 2023-09-273280.26(b)
3280.26(c) | Training regarding plan; 2023-09-27 | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-09-27 | 3280.35(1)/3280.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2023-09-27 | 3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2023-09-27 | 3280.102(e) | Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch; 2023-09-27 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2023-09-27 | 3280.124(a) | Each child emergency contact person; 2023-09-27 | 3280.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2023-09-27 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2023-09-27 | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2023-09-27 | 3280.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2023-09-27 | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2023-09-27 | 3280.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2023-09-27 | 3280.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2023-09-27 | 3280.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2023-09-27 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility; 2023-09-27 | 3280.24(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable re; 2023-09-27 | 3280.31(f) | Age and training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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