Carlisle Early Education Center
100 E POMFRET ST, CARLISLE, PA 17013Childery 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 an 87% violation rate across 15 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 177
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Building Surfaces3270.76
- Building Surfaces3270.76
Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces3270.76
Aug 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Designated Release Persons; 2025-08-013270.123(a)(5)
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-08-01 | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma a; 2025-08-01 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant
Mar 6, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times; 2025-03-063270.113(a)
3270.182(7) | Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original repor
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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