Childrens Nest Day Care Center Corp
Data last updated · May 2026
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 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 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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 39
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Has All Items; 2026-03-253270.75(c)
3270.106(j) | Prohibit items in crib; 2026-03-25 | 3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) | Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted; 2026-03-25 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2026-03-25 | 3270.171(c) | Safe routes posted
Feb 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2026-02-093270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2026-02-09 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2026-02-09 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2026-02-09 | 3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) | Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted; 2026-02-09 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2026-02-09 | 3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6) | Date fee to be paid/Admission date; 2026-02-09 | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) | Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage informatio; 2026-02-09 | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) | Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release p; 2026-02-09 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2026-02-09 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2026-02-09 | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 | Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene; 2026-02-09 | 3270.166(3) | Disposable nursers or parents; 2026-02-09 | 3270.171(c) | Safe routes posted; 2026-02-09 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2026-02-09 | 3270.27(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2026-02-09 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2026-02-09 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-07-023270.14/3270.21
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-07-02 | 3270.119 | Infant sleep position; 2025-07-02 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Feb 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-02-243270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-02-24 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-02-24 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-02-24 | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) | Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, pho; 2025-02-24 | 3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6) | Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information; 2025-02-24 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-02-24 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi
Feb 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Admission Date; 2024-02-263270.123(a)(6)
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2024-02-26 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None