Dr Gertrude A Barber Center-Child Care
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 4 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 25
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Toddler/preschool: Updated Health Report Every 12 Months; 2026-03-173270.131(b)(2)
3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2026-03-17 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Jun 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Mar 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Parent Home/work Address, Phone3270.124(b)(3)
Mar 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Has All Items; 2024-03-073270.75(c)
3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-03-07 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None