Early Beginnings Iv
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 60% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 27
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2026-01-073270.27(c)
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2026-01-07 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-01-07 | 3270.70(a) | 65º F minimum; 2026-01-07 | 3270.192(4) | CPSL information
Mar 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- In Child Care Spaces; 2025-03-103270.75(a)
3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-03-10 | 3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) | Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted; 2025-03-10 | 3270.121(b) | Given parents in writing; 2025-03-10 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-03-10 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Sep 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 110º F or Less; 2024-09-263270.69(b)
3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-09-26 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-09-26 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None