Clara J Piper Family Child Care Home
240 NEMACOLIN WAY, CARMICHAELS, PA 15320Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 67% violation rate across 3 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 1 (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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-03-033290.32(a)/3290.192(3)
3290.123(a)(3) | Services provided; 2026-03-03 | 3290.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2026-03-03 | 3290.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2026-03-03 | 3290.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2026-03-03 | 3290.124(b)(5) | Information re: disability; 2026-03-03 | 3290.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2026-03-03 | 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) | Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments; 2026-03-03 | 3290.151(a)(2)/3290.192(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-03-03 | 3290.181(d) | Dated signature affixed; 2026-03-03 | 3290.24(b) | Emergency plan; 2026-03-03 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan
Mar 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-03-263290.18
3290.63 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-03-26 | 3290.115(a)(2) | Above-ground pool inaccessible; 2025-03-26 | 3290.123(a)(2) | Date fee to be paid; 2025-03-26 | 3290.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2025-03-26 | 3290.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-03-26 | 3290.181(d) | Dated signature affixed; 2025-03-26 | 3290.31(g) | Age and training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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