Childrens Playhouse Newbold
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 71% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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
- 127
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 4, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times; 2025-04-043270.113(a)
3270.135(e) | 2 hour diaper check
Jan 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-01-303270.14/3270.21
3270.36(b)(5) | HS/GED + 2 yrs; 2025-01-30 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-01-30 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-01-30 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-01-30 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-01-30 | 3270.133(2)/3270.133(3) | Written instructions/Name on bottle; 2025-01-30 | 3270.133(7)(i) | Name of medication; 2025-01-30 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2025-01-30 | 3270.27(a)(1) | Emergency plan; 2025-01-30 | 3270.27(a)(2) | Emergency plan
Jan 13, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- General Health and Safety/Supervised at All Times3270.21/3270.113(a)
- 65º F minimum/Building Surfaces3270.70(a)/3270.76
Feb 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-02-013270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.34(b)(1) | Bachelor's + 1 yr; 2024-02-01 | 3270.35(b)(2) | Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs; 2024-02-01 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-02-01 | 3270.80(a) | Three steps handrail; 2024-02-01 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-02-01 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-02-01 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-02-01 | 3270.131(c) | Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP; 2024-02-01 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None