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Diamond Street Early Childhood Center

1311 DIAMOND ST STE A, AKRON, PA 17501Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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 73% violation rate across 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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, School-Age
Licensed capacity
141
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:510
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Apr 17, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Training Regarding Plan; 2026-04-173270.27(c)

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2026-04-17 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2026-04-17 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2026-04-17 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-04-17 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-04-17 | 3270.72(c) | Good repair; 2026-04-17 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2026-04-17 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2026-04-17 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-04-17 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-04-17 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-04-17 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2026-04-17 | 3270.111(a) | Written plan; 2026-04-17 | 3270.119 | Infant sleep position; 2026-04-17 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2026-04-17 | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal polic; 2026-04-17 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2026-04-17 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references

  2. Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-04-103270.66(a)

      3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-04-10 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-04-10 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-04-10 | 3270.152 | Adult Hygiene; 2025-04-10 | 3270.166(1) | Written statement; 2025-04-10 | 3270.192(2)(iv) | Transcript, diploma and letters

  3. Jul 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Comply with CPSL; 2024-07-293270.32(a)

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters; 2024-07-29 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility

  4. Apr 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Locked or Inaccessible; 2024-04-223270.66(a)

      3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-04-22 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-04-22 | 3270.78/3270.113(a) | Lighting/Supervised at all times; 2024-04-22 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-04-22 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-04-22 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-04-22 | 3270.124(f) | Updated every 6 months; 2024-04-22 | 3270.133(7)(v) | Date of administration; 2024-04-22 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2024-04-22 | 3270.192(2)(iv) | Transcript, diploma and letters; 2024-04-22 | 3270.15(b) | Building Codes

  5. Mar 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Promote Development3270.111(c)

Complaints & Safety Record

Adverse actions on record
None

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