Cranberry Child Dvpt Ctr
180 SALINA RD, SENECA, PA 16346Childery 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 ACC and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 67% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 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 ACC (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 315
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-08-203270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-08-20 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2025-08-20 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-08-20 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-08-20 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-08-20 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-08-20 | 3270.102(c) | Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing; 2025-08-20 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-08-20 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-08-20 | 3270.131(a)(4) | Initial health report for school age; accordance with school; 2025-08-20 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Eme; 2025-08-20 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2025-08-20 | 3270.131(e) | ACIP recommended immunization record
Aug 6, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- No Physical Punishment; 2024-08-063270.113(b)
3270.113(d) | No harsh language
- Fire Safety - 1 yr./Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2024-08-063270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-08-06 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2024-08-06 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-08-06 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-08-06 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2024-08-06 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-08-06 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2024-08-06 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2024-08-06 | 3270.94(a)(9) | Written record; 2024-08-06 | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
Aug 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2023-08-243270.21
3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2023-08-24 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2023-08-24 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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