Butler County Childrens Center
131 HOMEWOOD DR, BUTLER, PA 16001Childery 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 4 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 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- Cost
- Free — Head Start
- Head Start is federally funded and free to enrolled, income-eligible families.
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2026-03-033270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2026-03-03 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2026-03-03 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-03-03 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-03-03 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-03-03 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2026-03-03 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) | Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment; 2026-03-03 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Nov 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2025-11-213270.76
3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-11-21 | 3270.133(5) | Original label
Mar 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2025-03-133270.27(e)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-13 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease
Mar 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2024-03-293270.27(c)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-03-29 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-03-29 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-03-29 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-03-29 | 3270.92(a) | No portable space heaters; 2024-03-29 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-03-29 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-03-29 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-03-29 | 3270.151(b) | Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP; 2024-03-29 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-03-29 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-03-29 | 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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