Anne Mclaughlin Day Care Center
98 W COUNTY RD, SUGARLOAF, PA 18249Childery 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 an 89% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 109
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Contact When arises/Contact When Ended; 2025-11-043270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-11-04 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-11-04 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-11-04 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-11-04 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-11-04 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-11-04 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-11-04 | 3270.121(b) | Given parents in writing; 2025-11-04 | 3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-11-04 | 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) | Arrival/departure times/Admission date; 2025-11-04 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-11-04 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-11-04 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-11-04 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-11-04 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-11-04 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-11-04 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2025-11-04 | 3270.192(4) | CPSL information; 2025-11-04 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan
Sep 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Mixed Age Level; 2025-09-173270.52
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-09-17 | 3270.66(b) | Original container; 2025-09-17 | 3270.71 | Heat Source; 2025-09-17 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-09-17 | 3270.119 | Infant sleep position; 2025-09-17 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2025-09-17 | 3270.135(b) | Surfaces cleaned; 2025-09-17 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled
- No Insects or Rodents3270.67(c)
Jun 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- No Harsh Language3270.113(d)
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-06-113270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-06-11 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-06-11 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-06-11 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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