Downtown Child Development Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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
- Licensed capacity
- 175
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2026-03-183270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-03-18 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-03-18 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2026-03-18 | 3270.108(c) | No styrofoam; 2026-03-18 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Sep 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2025-09-093270.27(c)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-09-09 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-09-09 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2025-09-09 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-09-09 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-09-09 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-09-09 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-09-09 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-09-09 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2025-09-09 | 3270.135(c) | Diapering area not used for food prep; 2025-09-09 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2025-09-09 | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) | Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment; 2025-09-09 | 3270.94(a)(3) | Various activity times; 2025-09-09 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-09-09 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2025-09-09 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Feb 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 2 Feet Apart; 2025-02-103270.106(f)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
- Parent Info Communicable Diseases; 2025-02-103270.136(b)
3270.137 | Children with Symptoms of Disease; 2025-02-10 | 3270.153 | Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL3270.32(a)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None