Donna L Gabler Family Day Care Home
109 FORD ST, KITTANNING, PA 16201Childery 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 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- System in compliance/Operator or Designated Staff Responsibi3290.95(a)/3290.95(b)
Oct 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Consent for Emergency Medical Care Required Prior to Admissi3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)
Oct 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2024-10-093290.18
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-10-09 | 3290.192(3) | CPSL information; 2024-10-09 | 3290.24(a)(5) | Emergency plan; 2024-10-09 | 3290.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-10-09 | 3290.95(a) | System in compliance; 2024-10-09 | 3290.113(f) | Supervision of children; 2024-10-09 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan; 2024-10-09 | 3290.24(f) | Emergency plan
Oct 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2023-10-133290.18
3290.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2023-10-13 | 3290.131(a) | Within 60 days; 2023-10-13 | 3290.151(a)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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