Early Connections/city 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. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 7 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 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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 134
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Plan Reviewed/updated Annually; 2026-02-243270.27(b)
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2026-02-24 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-02-24 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-02-24 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2026-02-24 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2026-02-24 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-02-24 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2026-02-24 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2026-02-24 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2026-02-24 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2026-02-24 | 3270.123(b) | Parent receives original; 2026-02-24 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2026-02-24 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) | Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guar; 2026-02-24 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2026-02-24 | 3270.151(c)(3) | Exam communicable disease; 2026-02-24 | 3270.166(3) | Disposable nursers or parents; 2026-02-24 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2026-02-24 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Jan 13, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment; 2026-01-133270.113(b)
3270.113(e) | Restraints prohibited
Dec 18, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment3270.113(b)
Jul 3, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times3270.113(a)
Feb 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-02-063270.14/3270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-02-06 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-02-06 | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facili; 2025-02-06 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-02-06 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-02-06 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2025-02-06 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-02-06 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-02-06 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-02-06 | 3270.111(b) | Posted in group space; 2025-02-06 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2025-02-06 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-02-06 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-02-06 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-02-06 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-02-06 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2025-02-06 | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Ma; 2025-02-06 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1