Darla R Lange Family Daycare Home
123 1ST ST, MATHER, PA 15346Childery 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 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2026-05-073290.63
3290.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2026-05-07 | 3290.94(a)(9) | Written record; 2026-05-07 | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) | System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibi; 2026-05-07 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan
Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-11-043290.32(a)/3290.192(3)
3290.32(a)/3290.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/Required training; 2025-11-04 | 3290.102(a)/3290.103 | Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects; 2025-11-04 | 3290.117(c) | Vet's certificate required; 2025-11-04 | 3290.94(a)(9) | Written record
Nov 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Requirements; 2024-11-153290.74(a)
3290.111(b) | Posted in area used by parents; 2024-11-15 | 3290.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-11-15 | 3290.131(a)(2)/3290.182(1) | Initial health report dated for young toddler < 6 months./In; 2024-11-15 | 3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-11-15 | 3290.94(a)(4) | Hypothetical locations
Nov 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2023-11-293290.18
3290.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2023-11-29 | 3290.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2023-11-29 | 3290.131(a) | Within 60 days
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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