Charlotte L Casterline M D Early Learning Center
915 WYOMING AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704Childery 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 86% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025). 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
- 33
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-11-053270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-11-05 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-11-05 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-11-05 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-11-05 | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) | Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release p; 2025-11-05 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-11-05 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Peeling Paint or Plaster; 2025-07-303270.77(a)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Plan Posted; 2024-11-063270.27(d)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-11-06 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-11-06 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2024-11-06 | 3270.76/3270.102(a) | Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair; 2024-11-06 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-11-06 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-11-06 | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) | Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage informatio; 2024-11-06 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-11-06 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2024-11-06 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-11-06 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Jun 24, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Emergency Info/agreement Updated 6 Mos3270.181(c)
- Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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