Berks County Family Development Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. 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
- Not Available
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- HS/GED; 2026-01-233270.37(b)(1)
3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2026-01-23 | 3270.123(a)(6) | Admission date; 2026-01-23 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2026-01-23 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space
Jan 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2025-01-093270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-01-09 | 3270.37(c) | Aides supervised all times; 2025-01-09 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-01-09 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
Jul 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2024-07-233270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-07-23 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Jan 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-01-093270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.37(c) | Aides supervised all times; 2024-01-09 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-01-09 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2024-01-09 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-01-09 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-01-09 | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) | Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record