Barbs Care-A-Lot
3880 DAVISON RD, HARBORCREEK, PA 16421Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.5 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 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 4 (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
- 67
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Aug 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-08-253270.32(a)
3270.32(c) | Convicted or awaiting trial
Jul 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2025-07-293270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-07-29 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-07-29 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-07-29 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2025-07-29 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2025-07-29 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-07-29 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-07-29 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-07-29 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-07-29 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2025-07-29 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-07-29 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-07-29 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2025-07-29 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-07-29 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-07-29 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
Feb 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2025-02-253270.27(c)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-02-25 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-02-25 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-02-25 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-02-25 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2025-02-25 | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(i) | Written consent/Name of medication; 2025-02-25 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Sep 23, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Infant Sleep Position3270.119
Jul 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-07-123270.14/3270.21
3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-07-12 | 3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-07-12 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-07-12 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-07-12 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-07-12 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-07-12 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-07-12 | 3270.71 | Heat Source; 2024-07-12 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-07-12 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-07-12 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-07-12 | 3270.119 | Infant sleep position; 2024-07-12 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-07-12 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2024-07-12 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2024-07-12 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-07-12 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-07-12 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-07-12 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2024-07-12 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-07-12 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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