Discovery Kids Daycare Center
46 VALLEY PIKE, JOHNSTOWN, PA 15905Childery 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 93% violation rate across 14 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 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 83
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2026-04-213270.27(c)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2026-04-21 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2026-04-21 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-04-21 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-04-21 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2026-04-21 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-04-21 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-04-21 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2026-04-21 | 3270.111(a) | Written plan; 2026-04-21 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-04-21 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2026-04-21 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-04-21 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2026-04-21 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Dec 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-12-183270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-12-18 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-12-18 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-12-18 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Jun 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training3270.31(f)
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2025-04-103270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-04-10 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-04-10 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-04-10 | 3270.52 | Mixed Age Level; 2025-04-10 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-04-10 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-04-10 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-04-10 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-04-10 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2025-04-10 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-04-10 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-04-10 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-04-10 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-04-10 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2025-04-10 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Jun 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2024-06-063270.27(e)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-06-06 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-06-06 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-06-06 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-06-06 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2024-06-06 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-06-06 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-06-06 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-06-06 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2024-06-06 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-06-06 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2024-06-06 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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