Dream Builders Child Care Llc
175 SNYDER RD, HERMITAGE, PA 16148Childery 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.3 / 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 2. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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 2 (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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 94
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Stairs, Exits, Etc. Unobstructed; 2026-02-033270.91(a)
3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart
Dec 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Portable Space Heaters3270.92(a)
Jun 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Person - 18 Yrs.; 2025-06-053270.31(b)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-06-05 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-06-05 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-06-05 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-06-05 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-06-05 | 3270.82(h)/3270.134(a) | Handwashing signs/Child's hands washed; 2025-06-05 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2025-06-05 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-06-05 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2025-06-05 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-06-05 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-06-05 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-06-05 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-06-05 | 3270.131(d)(8) | Age appropriate screenings complete; 2025-06-05 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2025-06-05 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2025-06-05 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
May 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Reports of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses. Original Repor3270.182(7)
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level3270.51
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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