Carla Densmore Family Day Care
300 O CONNOR ST, FORD CITY, PA 16226Childery 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.3 / 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 2. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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 2 (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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Parent Receives original/Copy of Initial and Subsequent Agre; 2026-04-213290.123(b)/3290.182(8)
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) | Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments; 2026-04-21 | 3290.131(b)(1)/3290.182(1) | Updated infant health report: every 6 months/Initial and sub; 2026-04-21 | 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) | Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Ini; 2026-04-21 | 3290.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
Apr 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Contact When arises/Contact When Ended; 2025-04-243290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4)
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-04-24 | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) | System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibi; 2025-04-24 | 3290.24(a)(1) | Emergency plan; 2025-04-24 | 3290.24(b) | Emergency plan; 2025-04-24 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan; 2025-04-24 | 3290.24(f) | Emergency plan
Apr 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2024-04-303290.32(a)
3290.117(c) | Vet's certificate required
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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