Brenda Lee Yingling
327 HOPKINS ST, IRVONA, PA 16656Childery 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 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2026-03-263280.14/3280.20
3280.17 | Liability Insurance; 2026-03-26 | 3280.105(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2026-03-26 | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) | FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
Oct 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible - in Original Container; 2025-10-273280.66(a)
3280.66(c) | Toxic plants not permitted
May 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Mixed Age Levels; 2025-05-133280.52(c)
3280.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-05-13 | 3280.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Mar 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-03-063280.14/3280.20
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-06 | 3280.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible - in original container; 2025-03-06 | 3280.66(c) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2025-03-06 | 3280.75(c)/3280.133(2) | Has all items/Written instructions; 2025-03-06 | 3280.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-03-06 | 3280.118(c) | Vet's certificate required; 2025-03-06 | 3280.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-03-06 | 3280.166(1) | Written statement; 2025-03-06 | 3280.94(a)(5) | Evacuation routes posted; 2025-03-06 | 3280.166(7) | Meals for Infants
Mar 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Plan Posted; 2024-03-223280.26(d)
3280.26(f) | Emergency plan; 2024-03-22 | 3280.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2024-03-22 | 3280.118(c) | Vet's certificate required; 2024-03-22 | 3280.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-03-22 | 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-03-22 | 3280.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-03-22 | 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2024-03-22 | 3280.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-03-22 | 3280.192(2)(iv) | Transcript, diploma and letters; 2024-03-22 | 3280.26(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2024-03-22 | 3280.131(a)/3280.131(c) | Health Information/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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