Childs Way
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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. 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
- 104
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-12-103270.32(a)
3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2025-12-10 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-12-10 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2025-12-10 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Aug 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Disposable Nursers or Parents3270.166(3)
Oct 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-10-233270.14/3270.21
3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-10-23 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Dec 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2023-12-083270.76
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2023-12-08 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-12-08 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone